Gold Coin Daisy

Asteriscus Maritimus

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Overview

Compact Gold Coin (Asteriscus maritimus) thrives as a low-maintenance evergreen perennial in USDA zones 9-11. It boasts bright yellow daisy-like flowers against dark green foliage with a mature size of around 1 foot in height and 2 feet in spread. Its drought tolerance makes it ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping, requiring full sun exposure. Blooms appear in spring and summer, attracting butterflies and providing vibrant ground cover.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 10–11

Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — Blooms appear in spring and summer, attracting butterflies and providing vibrant ground cover

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — gold flowers in the garden; mounding clump of leathery

Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — perennial for full; providing a burst of cheerful color throughout the growing season

Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — Compact Gold Coin (Asteriscus maritimus) thrives as a low-maintenance evergreen perennial in USDA zones, image 51

Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — Its drought tolerance makes it ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping, requiring full sun exposure; where, image 52

Gold Coin Daisy (Asteriscus Maritimus) — Blooms appear in spring and summer, attracting butterflies and providing vibrant ground cover; it can, image 53

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