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Damianita
Chrysactinia mexicana

A low growing shrub with dark green, needle-like foliage on a woody base and small, golden yellow flowers held on slender stems. Flowers and foliage are fragrant. Primary bloom in spring and autumn, but will flower through the summer with a little extra water. Drought-tolerant and suitable for xeriscaping. Works well as a boarder planting, in rock gardens, and as a groundcover in reflected heat locations. Shear off flower stems and remove any non-leafing woody areas in early spring.

  • Plant type: Shrub
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Reflected Heat
  • Height range: 18–30 Inches
  • Width range: 18–30 Inches
  • Canopy value: 3 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium, Slow
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Yellow
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • Fruit color: Brown
  • Fruit season: Autumn
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Rabbit Resistant, Pool Friendly, Patio Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
  • Soil preference: Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: West Texas and Mexico
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
  • Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a

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