Rayjacksonia Species, Houston Camphor Daisy, Houston Machaeranthera, Tansy Aster

Rayjacksoniaaurea

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
aurea (AW-re-uh)
Synonym
Aster aureus
Haplopappus aureus
Machaeranthera aurea
Sideranthus aureus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
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:

Humble, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2006 | positive

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