Slender Janusia
(Cottsia gracilis)
Slender Janusia (Cottsia gracilis)
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Photo by: Nolan Exe | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nolan Exe | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-22T00:01:54-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Cottsia gracilis, commonly known as Slender Janusia, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb or vine. It is native to arid regions, often found in desert washes, rocky slopes, and chaparral in the Southwestern USA and Northern Mexico. This plant typically grows to a height of 3-9 feet (0.9-2.7 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), with a sprawling habit that can create a ground cover effect. Slender Janusia is characterized by its slender stems and small, oval leaves that may drop during periods of drought. It produces bright yellow flowers from spring to fall, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Slender Janusia is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in challenging environments, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid and semi-arid regions. It is often used for erosion control on slopes and in restoration projects. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance, preferring full sun to part shade and tolerating a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it can survive with low water once established, moderate irrigation will support more vigorous growth and flowering.CC BY-SA 4.0
Slender Janusia is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in challenging environments, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings in arid and semi-arid regions. It is often used for erosion control on slopes and in restoration projects. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance, preferring full sun to part shade and tolerating a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it can survive with low water once established, moderate irrigation will support more vigorous growth and flowering.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Low, Medium
- Height: 3-9 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to desert washes, rocky slopes, and chaparral in the Southwestern USA and Northern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Fermina
Scientific Names: , Cottsia gracilis, Janusia gracilis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Cottsia gracilis (A.Gray) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis