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Golden Crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides)

Verbesina encelioides is a fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom throughout summer and fall.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Grows best in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.

Tolerates partial shade but may become leggy.

Water

Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.

Temperature

Grows best in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-24 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None (as an annual)

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to lanceolate, toothed margins

Flower Size

3-5 cm

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Synonyms
Encelia albescens A.Gray
Pallasia serratifolia Sm.
Verbesina australis Baker
Verbesina exauriculata (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) Cockerell
Verbesina scabra Benth.
Ximenesia australis Hook. & Arn. ex DC.
Ximenesia encelioides Cav.
Ximenesia exauriculata (B.L.Rob. & Greenm.) Rydb.
Ximenesia microptera DC.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusVerbesina
  • speciesVerbesina encelioides
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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