Cotula Species, Silver Cotula

Cotulahispida

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cotula (KOH-tew-luh)
Species
hispida (HISS-pih-duh)
Synonym
Cenia hispida
Tanacetum hispidum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Walnut Creek, California

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Oso, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Penticton, BC (Zone 6a) | June 2015 | positive

Looking like a miniature artemisia, the tiny balls of yellow nodding on long wiry stems is a cheerful sight. Deadheading will prolong th...Read More

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| June 2011 | positive

plant has nice pom pom shaped bright yellow flowers that look nice. it can survive frost.

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(Zone 8b) | February 2005 | positive

Low matforming perennial...looks a little like an artemesia with it's delicate silvery foliage. Needs welldrained soil and a sunny spot. ...Read More

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