Southern Golden-bush, Southern Jimmy-weed

Isocomapluriflora

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Isocoma (eye-so-KOH-muh)
Species
pluriflora (plur-ee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Haplopappus heterophyllus
Haplopappus pluriflorus
Isocoma wrightii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Oracle, Arizona

Peridot, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Tucson, AZ | September 2008 | positive

Plant has clustered, small, rayless yellow flowers at the end of gray-green stems. Gray-green, narrow, alternate leaves. Color varies wit...Read More

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