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Skeletonleaf Goldeneye
Scientific Name: Viguiera stenoloba Blake
Family: Asteraceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10,12-13,29-31 USDA: 8-9 Frost Tolerance: Deciduous in the coldest part of its range Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Chihuahuan desert: USA (New Mexico, Texas), northern Mexico Growth Habits: Fast growing subshrub to shrub, 1.5 to 5 feet high (45-150 cm), 3 feet wide (90 cm) or more; dark green thread-like leaves Watering Needs: Very drought tolerant, give it some water to make it look its best, needs good drainage Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Golden yellow daisy-like terminal flowers, mostly in summer, but can flower anytime after a rainfall. Cut the spent flowers