golden spaniard

Aciphylla aurea

Apiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Aciphylla aurea, also known as golden spaniard, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with low water requirements. It grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 meters and blooms with yellow flowers from November to April. This evergreen plant prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is suitable for USDA zones 7–9. It attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.5–1.5 m

Spread

0.3–0.8 m

Zones

7–9

Flower colors

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Bloom Period
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Characteristics

  • Type: Perennial
  • Height: 0.5–1.5 m
  • Bloom time: November, December, January, February, March, April
  • Flower color: Yellow
  • USDA Zones: 7–9
  • Evergreen: Yes
  • Pollinators: Attracts pollinators
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