Hertia cheirifolia

Also Known As

Othonna cheirifolia
Barbary Ragwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"
W: 16"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Hertia cheirifolia plant details

Hertia cheirifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hertia cheirifolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 16 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hertia cheirifolia

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We grow this wonderful, silvery composite from Tunisia mostly for the extremely attractive gray spatulate leaves, but the bright yellow daisy flowers are nice too. Evergreen and shrubby or hanging to 2 ft or so. Full sun and well-drained soil. Frost hardy to 10 to 15F, low to mid USDA zone 8. Good succulent and color accent for stone walls and rock gardens.

By: Cistus Nursery

A favorite of ours from South Africa. We have this growing in front of our greenhouse and the first winter I mulched it and covered with a a tarp. No damage. 2nd winter just tarped it - no damage. Last winter I didn't protect at all and no damage at 17F. Yellow daisy flowers - good drainage.