Hymenoxys hoopesii
owl's-claws
A clump-forming perennial with long, narrow, inversely lance-shaped grey-green leaves with near-white midribs. In early summer, produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers, with a prominent central disc and narrow, drooping petals, on branching leafy stems to 1m high
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Western N America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, sharply drained soil in full sun, protect from excess winter wet. Dislikes high humidity
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in an open frame as soon as ripe. May self-seed in place if spent flowers are not removed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering if seeds are not required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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