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Pachystegia insignis [DJHNZ 10010]

Also Known As

Marlborough Rock Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

8a-10b

Pachystegia insignis [DJHNZ 10010] plant details

Pachystegia insignis [DJHNZ 10010] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachystegia insignis [DJHNZ 10010]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rare, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachystegia insignis [DJHNZ 10010]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Striking and different member of the aster family, a shrubby perennial, to 2 ft tall and wide, with leaves that are rounded and fleshy, dark green on top with edges and undersides felted in white. Very handsome alone and more so with white, yellow-centered, frilly daisy flowers standing above the foliage. Native to the Marlborough region of New Zealand, this clone was collected by Dan Hinkley on the the cliffs of South Marlborough's coast. Found growing on stony, often steep sites, these are drought tolerant plants and very tough, accepting both windy and salty conditions in full sun. Excellent drainage is important, especially where winters are wet. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.