VERBESINA encelioides (Golden Crownbeard)

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The leaves are alternate or opposite, toothed, and nearly triangular on this well-branched grayish-green vine. Yellow flower heads with 3-toothed rays can be up to 2 inches (5 cm) long. The triangular silvery green leaves have toothed margins. This plant grows in disturbed areas and can turn acres or miles...

The leaves are alternate or opposite, toothed, and nearly triangular on this well-branched grayish-green vine. Yellow flower heads with 3-toothed rays can be up to 2 inches (5 cm) long. The triangular silvery green leaves have toothed margins. This plant grows in disturbed areas and can turn acres or miles of roadside into a strong yellow carpet. In average, dry to medium, well-drained soils, it grows easily.

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 11,875 250
1OZ 23,750 500
1/4LB 95,000 2,000
1/2LB 190,000 4,000
1LB 380,000 8,000
5LB 1,900,000 40,000

Scientific Name: Verbesina Encelioides

Common Name: Golden Crownbeard

Plant Type: Annuals

Family: Asteraceae

Zone: 2 to 11

Native Range: California, Arizona, Texas, Mexico

Full Growth Height: 24-48" 

Width: 24-72 inches

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Season: Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall

Flower: Showy

Pollinators: Butterflies

Flower Color: Yellow 

Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Erosion

Water Requirement: Average, Low

Maintenance: Low

Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-Drained

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Uses: Beds and Borders, Prairies and Meadows, Native Gardens, Cottage Gardens

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