Pteronia ovalifolia
Pteronia ovalifolia is an ornamental shrub that thrives in full sun and requires low watering. It is suitable for USDA zones 7–10, growing to a height of 0.5–1.5 meters. The shrub blooms from August to October with yellow flowers, preferring sandy, loamy, or chalky soils. It is evergreen and attracts pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.5–1.5 m
Spread
0.5–1 m
Zones
7–10
Flower colors
This shrub requires full sun and low water conditions, indicating good drought tolerance once established. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10. The plant prefers well-draining soil, with adaptability to sandy, loamy, or chalky types. Overwatering should be avoided.
Pteronia ovalifolia produces bright yellow flowers from late summer into autumn, typically blooming from August to October. It is an evergreen shrub, maintaining its foliage throughout the year. It typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 meters. The flowers are known to attract pollinators.