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Cotula hispida

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cotula (KOH-tew-luh) (Info)
Species: hispida (HISS-pih-duh) (Info)

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

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

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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2 positives
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive wonkyostrich On Jun 7, 2011, wonkyostrich from cardiff
United Kingdom wrote:

plant has nice pom pom shaped bright yellow flowers that look nice. it can survive frost.

Positive saya On Feb 28, 2005, saya from Heerlen
Netherlands (Zone 8b) wrote:

Low matforming perennial...looks a little like an artemesia with it's delicate silvery foliage. Needs welldrained soil and a sunny spot. Keeps flowering ...specially when you deadhead. Dutch name is "goudknopjes" which means "little golden buttons"... that name suits her well.



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