Limoncillo, Lemonscent, Narrowleaf Pectis

Pectisangustifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pectis (PEK-tis)
Species
angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Pectis angustifolia var. angustifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Alpine, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Alpine, TX | February 2015 | neutral

This delightful little plant grows in clusters along roads in Big Bend Ranch State Park. During spring, it produces small orange/yellow ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX | August 2009 | positive

Pectis angustifolia is a sweet little annual that grows in the Big Bend area of Texas. This is a desert climate. The plant is suitable ...Read More

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