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Information by: The Plant Nerd Inc.        Photographer: Dave Anderson CVWD

Description

This mounding groundcover grows slowly to 2' tall and wide. Golden yellow daisylike flowers appear in spring and fall. The yellow flowers agains the aromatic dark green foliage makes it a colorful accent. Good for courtyards. Resembles turpentine bush but has longer bloom period. Needs good drainage. Periodic pruning willinduce flowering. Accepts reflected sun. It is a slow grower so be patient. Native to western Texas and Mexico.

Maintenance Tips

Chrysactinia mexicana is a small, evergreen perennial with fragrant foliage and very showy flowers that emerge in spring. This is a very drought-tolerant plant that will look and perform its best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is considered pest and disease-free and gets all of the nutrients it needs in just about any soil condition. It only grows 1-2' tall and wide, so it can be used in just about any space in any sized garden without having to prune to maintain the size. After the blooming ends, the plant will benefit from some pruning to cut off the spent flowers and to improve the shape. If the blooms start to slow down in the summer, this plant will benefit from some supplemental water. The additional water can keep the plant blooming until the fall.