Lasthenia Species, Goldfields
Lasthenia californica
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Lasthenia (las-THEN-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh) (Info) |
Category:
Annuals
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Foliage Color:
Orange/Apricot
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
San Diego, California
Keystone Heights, Florida
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Feb 13, 2005, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: A small slender annual with reddish stems and a golden yellow flower head that tops each branch. |
