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Helianthella castanea

Diablo Helianthella

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Description

The perennial herb Helianthella castanea is a rare plant endemic to California, and is only found in the San Francisco Bay Area, mostly in and around Mount Diablo State Park. Its common names include Mount Diablo helianthella, Mount Diablo sunflower, and Diablo rockrose. A member of the daisy and sunflower family, the flowers are bright yellow and daisy-like, with ridged petals. The plant grows in clumps of green foliage and sends up flowers on long stems. It can reach 1.5' tall. It does best in full sun with well draining soil.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.