Asteriscus sericeus (Canary Island Daisy)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusAsteriscus
Speciessericeus
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to the Canary Islands.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone8b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 10 to - 5
Temperature (°F)20 - 25
Height0.5 to 1 m
Spread0.5 to 1 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLarge, bright, yellow flowers bloom atop dark grey stems. The plant has broad, rounded leaves with a dark, pale green tone.
ShapeEarly growth as a dense mound, but as the plant ages it begins to become more upright.
LandscapeFlower beds, single specimen, container, succulent garden, shrub garden.
PropagationPropagate from seed.
CultivationPlant in full sun in well-drained soil and water sparingly.
PestsNo notable pests or diseases.
Notable SpecimensChelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
HabitatGrows in mountains and along rocky coasts at about 700 m above sea level.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark grey in colour.
Leaf DescriptionFlat formed leaves have a silver and light green colouring. Length of leaves vary between 2.5 - 5 cm. Leaves contain some hairs contributing to a slightly fuzzy appearance/texture.
Flower DescriptionYellow petals measuring about 7.5 cm wide, with a star-like shape blooming between late winter and early summer.

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