Calea leontophthalmum
Calea leontophthalmum, known as Lion's-eye Calea, is a perennial ornamental plant from the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun with medium watering and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.6–1.2 meters and blooms with yellow flowers from July to September. It prefers loamy or sandy soils. Calea leontophthalmum attracts pollinators, is not toxic, and is not evergreen, but it is not fragrant.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Spread
0.5–0.8 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors