Hardiness zones
Sunset All
USDA All
Landscape Use: Multipurpose border, edging, ground cover, wildflower garden, winter annual
Form & Character: Freely matting carpet, prostrate, delicate, yet tough
Growth Habit: Freely reseeding annual to short lived perennial, moderate to 1' high with slightly greater spread. Use water to control growth rate.
Foliage/Texture: Pinntified, thread-like leaves that are highly aromatic, foliage dark green and ciliate, fine texture
Flowers & Fruits: Small, yellow ray flowers to 1/2" in diameter, densely arrayed; fruit are achenes, brown, inconspicuous
Seasonal Color: Yellow flowers in spring to mid summer
Temperature: Prefers cooler temperatures. Dies out in mid summer in Phoenix.
Light: Partial to full sun (best)
Soil: Tolerant of all conditions
Watering: Tolerant, none to frequent
Pruning: Remove entire plants after bloom
Propagation: EASY from seed which germinate naturally in the fall when the weather cools below 80oF. If given half a chance, it can vigorously reseed and naturalize in Phoenix landscapes for years on end.
Disease and pests: None, though its prostrate habit makes a great shelter for ants.
Additional comments: This is a free-spirited diminuative plant that is able to naturalize across your's and your neighbor's yard with little trouble. As such, some consider this a noxious weed despite it's cute ornament. Also, some find the highly aromatic foliage and flowers annoying to downright irritating. 'Golden Cascade' and 'Shooting Star' are named selections.
