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Layia platyglossa

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This native annual will grow 5-16" tall and 5-16" wide. It has narrow, gray green leaves with light yellow flowers that are white at the tips and bloom in spring. Typically planted from seed; self sows and will naturalize on banks or well drained sites.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.