Viguiera deltoidea
Golden Eye
Description
Evergreen mounded shrub to 3'. Moderate growth rate. Leaves triangular. Yellow daisy flowers are 1". Native in So. Nv, SE CO, AZ, Baja 1-3500' elevation. Full sun and reflected heat. Good drainage. Very drought tolerant once established.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.