Geraea Species, Desert Gold, Hairy Desert Sunflower
Geraeacanescens

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Geraea (jer-AY-uh)
Species: canescens (kan-ESS-kens)

Synonym:Encelia eriocephala

Synonym:Geraea canescens var. paniculata

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting