Layia platyglossa
Tidytips
Description
This native annual will grow 5-16" tall and 5-16" wide. It has narrow, gray green leaves with light yellow flowers that are white at the tips and bloom in spring. Marginal cold tolerance for local climates. Typically planted from seed; self sows and will naturalize on banks or well drained sites.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.