Hoary Puccoon, Yellow Puccoon, Indian Paint, Gromwell
Lithospermum canescens

Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Lithospermum (lith-oh-SPER-mum)
Species: canescens (kan-ESS-kens)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

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

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage
Herbaceous

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting