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Description
Hymenoxys Cooperi, also known as Cooper’s rubberweed, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, where it grows in rocky and dry areas. The plant produces yellow flowers that bloom from spring to fall, and it can grow up to 3 feet tall. Hymenoxys Cooperi is a great addition to any garden, as it is easy to care for and can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukarya|| ———- | ——— || Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Magnoliophyta || Class| Magnoliopsida || Order| Asterales || Family| Asteraceae || Genus| Hymenoxys || Species| Cooperi|
Appearance
Hymenoxys Cooperi has slender stems and narrow leaves that are green-gray in color. The leaves are covered in fine hairs that give them a slightly fuzzy texture. The plant produces yellow flowers that are about an inch in diameter and have a daisy-like appearance. The flowers have a central disk surrounded by bright yellow petals. Hymenoxys Cooperi can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
Care Guide
To care for Hymenoxys Cooperi, you should:- Water: The plant prefers well-draining soil and doesn’t like to be overwatered. Water it deeply once a week, or more often during hot, dry weather.- Fertilization: You can fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.- Soil: Hymenoxys Cooperi prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy and rocky soils.- Sunlight: The plant prefers full sun but can tolerate some light shade.- Hardiness Zones: Hymenoxys Cooperi is hardy in zones 5 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Hymenoxys Cooperi is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet. You can prevent this by ensuring that the soil is well-draining and not overwatering the plant.
Habitat
Hymenoxys Cooperi is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, where it grows in rocky and dry areas. The plant can be found in deserts, grasslands, and scrublands. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun but can tolerate some light shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Can Hymenoxys Cooperi tolerate drought?
A: Yes, Hymenoxys Cooperi is drought-tolerant and can survive in dry conditions.
Q: Does Hymenoxys Cooperi attract pollinators?
A: Yes, Hymenoxys Cooperi can attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Q: Is Hymenoxys Cooperi hard to care for?
A: No, Hymenoxys Cooperi is easy to care for and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and growing conditions.
Q: How often should I fertilize Hymenoxys Cooperi?
A: You can fertilize Hymenoxys Cooperi once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Related Plants
– Hymenoxys Hoopesii- Hymenoxys Villosa- Hymenoxys Scaposa
References
– “Hymenoxys Cooperi.” Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Accessed 19 May 2021. https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=HYCO.- “Hymenoxys Cooperi.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 19 May 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=278222&isprofile=0&.- “Hymenoxys Cooperi.” Plant of the Week. Accessed 19 May 2021. https://plantoftheweek.org/week155.shtml.
