Thymophylla pentachaeta
Golden Dogweed
Description
Annual that grows to 6" x 6". Bright green tiny needle like lacy leaves, bright yellow flowers resembling small daisies appear late spring to fall. Is short lived but will reeseed. Butterfly attractor providing nectar and for larvae especially the Daily Sulphur. Accepts full sun. Sow seeds in fall or plant from containers.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.