Dogweed, Golden Dyssodia, Golden Fleece
Thymophylla pentachaeta
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Subshrub, Mildly aromatic perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full |
| Pollinators | Butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
to 25 cm tall |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Leaf Description | Opposite and crowded along the stems |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Description | An aromatic plant that reseeds readily in the desert landscape. A perennial growing about a foot or so wide, and just about half as high. Tiny golden flowers most anytime of year but especially in warm weather. Thread-like leaves that are extremely aromatic. Full sun, moderate to low water, hardy to 0°F. Larval food plant for the dainty sulfur (Nathalis iole). Nectar plant for many insects. Reseeds readily. Formerly known as Dyssodia pentacheata. |
