Wolly Resin Bush Euryops pectinatus
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Othonna pectinata
- Phonetic Spelling
- YOOR-ee-ops pek-tin-AY-tus
- Description
-
Golden Euryops is a compact, perennial, evergreen shrub in the daisy family native to the rocky slopes of the South African Cape, the only place where the plant occurs naturally. It has finely divided gray-green leaves that provide a great backdrop to the cheery yellow, 2 inch flowers that appear almost year-round in mild climates and are attractive to pollinators.The genus name comes from the Greek for 'large eye', referring to the showy flowers. The species name comes from Latin for somethig with narrow divisions like a comb, referring to the divided leaves.
Plant Golden Euryops in well-drained, deep soil and sited in full sun for the best blooms. The plant does tolerate some shade, but the blossoms will not be as prolific. It is more often grown in the garden for its almost perpetual flowering. It must be grown in a sheltered location, away from frost-prone areas. The plant requires a moderate amount of water through all seasons.
Golden Euryops is a vigorous grower, but you can prune it back after flowering to a desired shape. Cut off dead flowerheads after flowering. There are 96 other species of Euryops that occur in southern and tropical Africa as well as in Saudi Arabia.
Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:
No known diseases or insect pests.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
-
- ‘Viridis’
Four to six feet high and wide, zones 8 - 11, moderate salt tolerance.
- ‘Viridis’
- ‘Viridis’
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
-
- ‘Viridis’
Four to six feet high and wide, zones 8 - 11, moderate salt tolerance.
- ‘Viridis’
- ‘Viridis’
- Tags:
-
-
Attributes:
- Genus:
- Euryops
- Species:
- pectinatus
- Family:
- Asteracae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South African Cape
- Wildlife Value:
- Nectar attracts bees and butterflies.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
-
-
Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Dense
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Fine
-
-
Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Shallow Rocky
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
-
-
Fruit:
- Fruit Description:
- The fruits bear a single seed and are either hairless or covered in myxogenic (slime-producing) hairs. Fruits may also be topped by white or brown bristles
-
-
Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Winter
- Flower Shape:
- Radial
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Daisy-like, composite, bright yellow flowers appear almost all year.
-
-
Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Silvery gray green lacy leaves 2 to 4 inches long by 1 inch wide toothed in a fern-like manner.
-
-
Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
-
-
Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Flowering Tree
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Salt