Shortleaf Jefea

Jefeabrevifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
brevifolia (brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
H
H
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2009 | neutral

I have not grown this plant which is native to New Mexico and Texas.

Featured
Robber Fly
(Diogmites platypterus)
Australasian Gannet
(Morus serrator)
Featured
Robber Fly
(Diogmites platypterus)
Australasian Gannet
(Morus serrator)