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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) |
| Origin: Central America (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [Eriocoma hartwegiana] |
| Height: 8-12 feet |
| Width: 8-12 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Montanoa grandiflora (Daisy Tree) - This is an erect evergreen shrub with thick stems which grow from the base to 12 feet tall with equal spread. The slightly-hairy green leaves are deeply lobed. During the fall and winter, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers are produced in abundance and give off a scent reminiscent of chocolate or vanilla. The flowers are followed by interestingly attractive chartreuse-colored seedheads that last on the plant through the winter months. Plant in full sun and water occasionally to regularly - can be somewhat drought tolerant but looks much better with irrigation. Some say this plant is not frost hardy but we have had this plant survive in our garden through the December 1990 freeze with short duration temperatures at 18° F and the January 2007 freeze with 3 nights dropping to 25° F and both times this plant came back gloriously the following year - while early frosts may nip the flowers and tender growth we feel that the plant is hardy to about 20 degrees F. Cut it back hard in early spring to allow the fresh new foliage to emerge near the base.
This information about Montanoa grandiflora displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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