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Viguiera spp.
goldeneyes
The Americas - southwestern North America, Mexico, and South America
Overview
Viguiera is a genus of yellow-flowered plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae), known as goldeneyes, native to the warmer parts of the Americas. In its broad sense the group holds around 150 species of perennials, subshrubs, and annuals, though botanists have split many into related genera. Plants typically grow 1-6 feet (0.3-1.8 m) tall on branched, sometimes woody stems, with rough or resinous green to grey-green leaves that are often paired toward the base and alternate above. From summer into autumn they carry many small sunflower-like heads 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) across, each with bright yellow ray florets around a yellow to brownish disc. Viguiera grows on dry slopes, desert grassland, and roadsides, tolerating heat, drought, and lean soils, and several species flower freely after summer rains. The plants can look sparse and weedy between bloom flushes and may self-seed into open ground. The yellow daisies are the main feature in late summer.
Native Range
Viguiera is native to the Americas, with most species in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America, growing on dry slopes, desert grassland, washes, and disturbed roadsides.Suggested Uses
Used in native, xeric, wildlife, and roadside plantings and on dry banks, spaced 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 m) apart. The late-season flowers draw butterflies and native bees, and the seeds feed small birds. Goldeneyes suit naturalistic and desert gardens rather than formal borders.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height1' - 6'
Width/Spread1' - 4'
Reaches mature size in approximately 2 years
Colors
Bloom Information
Detailed Descriptions
Foliage Description
green to grey-greenGrowing Conditions
Sun Requirements
Requires 6-12 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight