Narrowleaf Yellowtops

Flaveria linearis

Narrowleaf Yellowtops

(c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Flaveria
Species:
Flaveria linearis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Subshrub
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: Florida

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 coastal areas, tolerates saline conditions