narrowleaf silkgrass

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

2-2.5 ft. tall
1 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Easy to germinate with a week or less of cold moist stratification

Plant Planting Notes

Provide up to 1 ft spacing. Spreads by windblown seed.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Leaves linear, grass-like with a gray/silver sheen.

Flowers

Daisy-like flowers with bright yellow ray flowers.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Medium

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Dry woodlands and longleaf pine sandhills.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Uncommon in the South Carolina coastal plain. Absent from the sandhills, piedmont, and mountains.