Bahiopsis laciniata (San Diego Sunflower)

Shrub
Written By Anna Barnett
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Bahiopsis laciniata
San Diego Sunflower

Characteristics

Height: 1 - 3 ft

Width: 3 – 5 ft

Hardiness: Very Hardy

Natural Setting: Coastal southern California and northern Baja

Plant Type: Shrub

Dormancy: Evergreen

Form: Mounding

Growth Rate: Fast

Flower Season: Winter, Spring, Summer

Soil: Fast draining and moderate draining

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Water Requirements: Low once established

 

Overview

A local San Diego showstopper with large masses of yellow flowers in the spring.

Care & Maintenance

Prune in late fall or early spring to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Deadheading (removing spent flowers) can promote a longer blooming period.

Anecdotal Experiences

  • Some of the best flushes of flowers out of many of the native flowers

  • Tolerates being cut back or being hedged

 
 
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