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Scientific
Name:
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Chrysocephalum apiculatum
'Silver and Gold'
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Common Name:
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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full sun
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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to 1' tall X 2-3' wide
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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clusters of brilliant golden yellow
flowers that finish orange on and off throughout the year
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Zone
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hardy to 25° F
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Description,
Notes
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drought resistant Australian native
groundcover and a member of the UCSC
KOALA BLOOMS collection; grown for its pubescent silvery
green foliage and almost year-round blooms; excellent
water-wise addition to the front border; prefers well-drained
soils
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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