Lessingia (Corethrogyne) filaginifolia

common sandaster

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Plant Types

Size

  • Average Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
  • Average Width: 3 - 5 ft

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Site Conditions

Flowers and Foliage

This California native perennial often hugs the ground, spreading widely, it threads its silvery foliage decoratively among other plants. Bright lavender, yellow centered aster-like flowers give a summer long season of bloom. Provide full sun to light shade, some summer water and reasonable drainage. A nectar and larval food source for butterflies. Deer resistant.

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