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Euryops pectinatus

Previously known as:

  • Othonna pectinata
Phonetic Spelling
YOOR-ee-ops pek-tin-AY-tus
Description

Golden Euryops is a compact, perennial, evergreen shrub in the daisy family native to the rocky  slopes of the South African Cape, the only place where the plant occurs naturally. It has finely divided gray-green leaves that provide a great backdrop to the cheery yellow, 2 inch flowers that appear almost year-round in mild climates and are attractive to pollinators.The genus name comes from the Greek for 'large eye', referring to the showy flowers. The species name comes from Latin for somethig with narrow divisions like a comb, referring to the divided leaves.

Plant Golden Euryops in well-drained, deep soil and sited in full sun for the best blooms. The plant does tolerate some shade, but the blossoms will not be as prolific. It is more often grown in the garden for its almost perpetual flowering. It must be grown in a sheltered location, away from frost-prone areas. The plant requires a moderate amount of water through all seasons.

Golden Euryops is a vigorous grower, but you can prune it back after flowering to a desired shape. Cut off dead flowerheads after flowering. There are 96 other species of Euryops that occur in southern and tropical Africa as well as in Saudi Arabia.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

No known diseases or insect pests.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • ‘Viridis’
    Four to six feet high and wide, zones 8 - 11, moderate salt tolerance.
‘Viridis’
Tags:
#showy flowers#fall flowers#shrub#yellow flowers#lacy leaves#spring flowers#year-round interest#summer flowers#flowering shrub#long bloom time#evergreen shrub#gray-green leaves#compact habit#winter flowers
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • ‘Viridis’
    Four to six feet high and wide, zones 8 - 11, moderate salt tolerance.
‘Viridis’
Tags:
#showy flowers#fall flowers#shrub#yellow flowers#lacy leaves#spring flowers#year-round interest#summer flowers#flowering shrub#long bloom time#evergreen shrub#gray-green leaves#compact habit#winter flowers
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Euryops
    Species:
    pectinatus
    Family:
    Asteracae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Seed
    Stem Cutting
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    South African Cape
    Wildlife Value:
    Nectar attracts bees and butterflies.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Dense
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Fine
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Shallow Rocky
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    3 feet-6 feet
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Description:
    The fruits bear a single seed and are either hairless or covered in myxogenic (slime-producing) hairs. Fruits may also be topped by white or brown bristles
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long Bloom Season
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
    Flower Shape:
    Radial
    Flower Petals:
    7 - 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    1-3 inches
    Flower Description:
    Daisy-like, composite, bright yellow flowers appear almost all year.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Gray/Silver
    Green
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Margin:
    Dentate
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Width:
    < 1 inch
    Leaf Description:
    Silvery gray green lacy leaves 2 to 4 inches long by 1 inch wide toothed in a fern-like manner.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Lawn
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Flowering Tree
    Attracts:
    Pollinators
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Salt