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Pityopsis graminifolia

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
pit-ee-OP-sis gram-in-ee-FOH-lee-uh
Description

A native, evergreen wildflower in the Asteraceae family. This is a tough, vigorous, evergreen ground cover that does poorly only if soils are too rich and damp.  Will grow in both fine and medium-textured soils, however, it does not grow in a course (clay) soil.   Its silvery-green, grass-like leaves and tendency to colonize make it useful as a foreground plant and a ground cover. Its bright, daisy-like flowers are most abundant in full sun. For a neat appearance, cut back just before new leaves emerge, in February.

 

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#specialized bees#nectar plant#drought tolerant#groundcover#pollinator plant#native garden#sandy soils tolerant#dry soils tolerant#butterfly friendly#bee friendly#perennial#wildlife friendly#NC native#NC Native Pollinator Plant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Pityopsis
    Species:
    graminifolia
    Family:
    Asteraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    North America
    Fire Risk Rating:
    low flammability
    Wildlife Value:
    Nectar in the flowers attracts butterflies and bees. Members of the genus Pityopsis support the specialized bee Perdita (Hexaperdita) boltoniae.
    Play Value:
    Wildlife Food Source
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ground Cover
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Native Plant
    Wildflower
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Erect
    Horizontal
    Growth Rate:
    Slow
    Maintenance:
    High
    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:
    Sand
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Star
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    2 in. clusters of bright-yellow, daisy-like flowers on 2 1/2 ft. stems. Blooms better the more sun it receives.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Gray/Silver
    Green
    Leaf Shape:
    Linear
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Silvery, grass-like leaves, to 1 ft. long.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    2 1/2' stems
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Coastal
    Container
    Lawn
    Meadow
    Naturalized Area
    Patio
    Walkways
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Native Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Small groups
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Pollinators
    Specialized Bees
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Dry Soil