Sonchus palmensis

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9b-12

More Options

Sonchus palmensis plant details

Sonchus palmensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sonchus palmensis

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sonchus palmensis

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Would you be dissuaded if I told you this resplendent tropicalesque accent was a gigantic dandelion relative? Well, you shouldn’t! EASY and fast growing to 6-8’ tall (in bloom), it’s a stunner from the Canary Islands, the land where so many fab-a-rific plants hail. Long, lush, ferny leaves to 3’ long arch out, palm-like, from stout, branching trunks. In Spring, and maybe again in Summer (ours often bloom twice), massive flowering heads to 4’ acrossburst out atop the foliage with innumerable, 2”, sunny yellow “dandelions”. And bees love them! Most amazing in compost-enriched soil. Totally impress your neighbors! Does not self sow. Hardy to 25⁰F.