Yellow Aster
Eastwoodia elegans
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Eastwoodia
- Species:
- Eastwoodia elegans
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii), Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii), Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius), Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers open, sunny locations