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Stanleya pinnata
Common Name      Prince's Plume
Family       Asteraceae (Aster Family)

 

Description
Extremely drought tolerant perennial to 4 ft. tall with a large mound of coarse foliage at the bottom and tall brushy stalks of yellow flowers in summer. Though small, the flowers are so numerous, the effect is quite spectacular.

Range

Culture
Thrives in poor, dry, sandy soil.

Value

Propagation

 

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