Viguiera deltoidea
Golden Eye, Desert Sunflower
Description
Evergreen rounded shrub grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Leaves triangular and hairy. Yellow daisylike flowers appear in spring. Tolerates reflected sun. Good for naturalistic landscapes. Native to Sonoran Desert.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.