Onosma afghanicum
Afghan Golden Drop is a perennial ornamental plant from the Boraginaceae family. It thrives in full sun with low water requirements, reaching a height of 0.3–0.5 meters. It is suitable for USDA zones 5–8 and blooms with yellow flowers from May to July. The plant prefers sandy, loamy, and chalky soils.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.3–0.5 m
Spread
0.2–0.3 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
This plant prefers full sun and low watering, making it resilient to dry conditions once established. It grows best in well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and chalky types.
Afghan Golden Drop is characterized by its bright yellow flowers that appear from May to July. It is a compact plant, typically growing to a height of 0.3 to 0.5 meters.