Sunflower Goldeneye
(Viguiera dentata)
Sunflower Goldeneye (Viguiera dentata)
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Photo by: Michelle W. | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michelle W. | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-11-09T17:46:11-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Viguiera dentata, commonly known as Sunflower Goldeneye, is a deciduous perennial herb or subshrub native to open woodlands, grasslands, and desert scrub in the Southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It typically reaches a height and width of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters), with a bushy form and branching habit. The plant is characterized by its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom profusely in the fall, adding a splash of color to the landscape when many other plants are beginning to fade. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Sunflower Goldeneye is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is also used in borders and as a filler in garden beds due to its ease of maintenance and long blooming season. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil. While it is generally low-maintenance, it may benefit from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and promote vigorous growth. There are no major disease or pest problems associated with Viguiera dentata, but it can spread somewhat aggressively if conditions are ideal, so gardeners should monitor its growth accordingly.CC BY-SA 4.0
Sunflower Goldeneye is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is also used in borders and as a filler in garden beds due to its ease of maintenance and long blooming season. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil. While it is generally low-maintenance, it may benefit from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and promote vigorous growth. There are no major disease or pest problems associated with Viguiera dentata, but it can spread somewhat aggressively if conditions are ideal, so gardeners should monitor its growth accordingly.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb, Subshrub
- Height: 3-6 feet
- Width: 3-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Open woodlands, grasslands, and desert scrub
Other Names
Common Names: Toothleaf Goldeneye, Toothleaf
Scientific Names: , Viguiera dentata, Viguiera dentata var. lancifolia, Viguiera dentata var. helianthoides, Viguiera helianthoides, Viguiera dentata var. canescens, Viguiera dentata var. brevipes, Helianthus dentatus, Viguiera texana, Viguiera canescens
GBIF Accepted Name: Viguiera dentata (Cavanilles) Spreng.