California Cudweed

Pseudognaphalium Californicum

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Overview

The California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium californicum) is an evergreen perennial with a height and spread of approximately 1-2 feet. Admired for its silvery-white foliage and clusters of small, yellow flowers, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for rock gardens or as a ground cover in coastal landscapes, attracting pollinators while offering low maintenance appeal. Hardy in zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — Drought-tolerant once established

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — it's ideal for rock gardens or as a ground cover in coastal landscapes

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — attracting pollinators while offering low maintenance appeal

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — scientifically known as Pseudognaphalium californicum

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — is a native perennial esteemed for its resilience and low maintenance characteristics

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — integral to our xeriscape garden compositions

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — Drought-tolerant once established

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — it's ideal for rock gardens or as a ground cover in coastal landscapes

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — attracting pollinators while offering low maintenance appeal

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — scientifically known as Pseudognaphalium californicum

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — is a native perennial esteemed for its resilience and low maintenance characteristics

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — integral to our xeriscape garden compositions

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — This plant typically reaches a modest height of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — making it an ideal choice for groundcover or as an accent in a border.<br><br>Distinguished by its

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — Throughout late summer into fall

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — the California Cudweed exhibits a textured aesthetic

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — yellowish flowers that mature into a white

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — the California Cudweed thrives in dry

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to loamy

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — This low-water plant is an excellent selection for landscapes seeking to reduce irrigation needs

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — as it is drought-tolerant once established

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — it is known to be deer-resistant

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — ensuring its longevity in your garden.<br><br>For the most effective visual impact

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — such as lavender or salvia

California Cudweed (Pseudognaphalium Californicum) — consider mass planting or mixing with other drought-tolerant species

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