Bahia absinthifolia

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Yellow Bahia

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Native on rocky slopes even caliche West Texas west. Perennial groundcover will even grow in shallow caliche. Full sun. Drought tolerant with some additional moisture will bloom till frost. Fast. Will reseed. Yellow daisies 1". Silvery foliage. Herbaceous. Constantly in bloom in low desert from spring until late fall. It can then be cut to the ground for fresh regrowth in spring. Spreads also by underground rhizomes.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).

Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.

Contact your water agency for assistance.