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Geraea Species, Desert Gold, Hairy Desert Sunflower

Geraeacanescens

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Geraea (jer-AY-uh)
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Species
canescens (kan-ESS-kens)
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Synonym
Encelia eriocephala
Geraea canescens var. paniculata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Hereford, Arizona

Lucerne Valley, California

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