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Borrichia arborescens

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Borrichia
Species: arborescens (ar-bo-RES-senz) (Info)

Synonym:Buphthalmum arborescens

Category:
Perennials
Shrubs

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms all year

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By artcons
Thumbnail #1 of Borrichia arborescens by artcons

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive artcons On Aug 15, 2006, artcons from Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Zone 10b) wrote:

This is a low growing plant. It is salt-tolerant and practically carefree. It often can grow upright to about 3 feet. It produces inch wide yellow daisy like flowers with a gold center. The leaves are attractive silver green.
It's native to South Florida.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida



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