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Thymophylla tenuiloba

Previously known as:

  • Dyssodia tenuiloba
  • Hymenatherum tenuilobum
Phonetic Spelling
thy-mo-FiL-lah ten-yoo-ih-LOW-buh
Description

Golden Fleece features many yellow daisy-like flowers above aromatic foliage and is best used as an annual in borders or as a ground cover. The showy yellow flowers bloom summer to early fall and are native to Texas and Mexico. They do best in well-drained sandy soils in full sun. Blooming may decline in hot humid climates and it will self-sow in good conditions.

 

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Tags:
#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#yellow flowers#fall interest#summer flowers#long bloom time#annual
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#yellow flowers#fall interest#summer flowers#long bloom time#annual
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Thymophylla
    Species:
    tenuiloba
    Family:
    Asteraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Annual
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Texas and Mexico
    Distribution:
    AL , FL , LA , MA , MS , TX
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Annual
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Spreading
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Type:
    Achene
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Small brown achenes
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Radial
    Flower Petals:
    7 - 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    1/2 inch daisy-like yellow flowers with yellow rays surrounding the center yellow disc flowers. Blooms summer to fall
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Lobed
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Pinntified, thread-like green aromatic foliage divided into 4 segments
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Surface:
    Smooth (glabrous)
    Stem Description:
    Smooth green stems that are decumbent to erect and branch from the base
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Hanging Baskets
    Naturalized Area
    Landscape Theme:
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Drought
    Dry Soil