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Gutierrezia sarothrae

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Gutierrezia (goo-tee-er-REZ-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: sarothrae

Synonym:Gutierrezia lepidota
Synonym:Gutierrezia linearifolia
Synonym:Xanthocephalum tenue
Synonym:Gutierrezia tenuis
Synonym:Gutierrezia pomariensis

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Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials
Shrubs
Vines and Climbers

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On Nov 12, 2004, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

Propagation by seeds.
Also known as just plain 'Snakeweed'

Other synonyms include:
Gutierrezia longipappa, Gutierrezia diversifolia, Gutierrezia longifilia, Gutierrezia euthamiae, Xanthocephalum sarothrae, Solidago sarothrae, Gutierrezia linoides

Regional...

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

Phoenix, Arizona



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