Aldama Species, Heartleaf Goldeneye, Mountain Goldeneye
Viguieracordifolia

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Viguiera (vig-WY-er-uh)
Species: cordifolia (kor-di-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Viguiera cordifolia

Synonym:Viguiera cordifolia var. latisquama

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

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
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds