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Sclerolaena Species, Long-Spine Poverty Bush

Sclerolaenalongicuspis

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Species

longicuspis (lon-jee-KUS-pis)

Info

Synonym

Austrobassia longicuspis

Bassia cucullata

Bassia longicuspis

Sclerolaena cucullata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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