Ericameria laricifolia 'Aguirre'
Turpentine Bush
Description
Long lived evergreen shrub grows to 3' x 3'. Aguirre? was selected for its outstanding bloom period of yellow flowers from September to November when plants are totally covered with flowers. Accepts full sun, extreme reflected heat, and poor soils as long as drainage is adequate. Water sparingly to maintain form.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.
Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.