Oreocarya Species, Yellow Cryptantha

Oreocaryaflava

Species
flava (FLA-vuh)
Synonym
Cryptantha flava
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

A hairy plant with stems in clumps and tipped with small yellow flowers.

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