Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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Pingue Rubberweed (Hymenoxys richardsonii) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Pingue Rubberweed

(Hymenoxys richardsonii)

Pingue Rubberweed (Hymenoxys richardsonii)

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Climate Requirements for Palm Desert, California

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 6" - 35" 5" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 61°F - 99°F 106°F Your summers may be too hot for this plant. Too hot
• Low Temp. -8°F - 39°F 40°F OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant OK
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Hymenoxys richardsonii, commonly known as Pingue Rubberweed, is a perennial subshrub or herb native to open grasslands and alpine regions in the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains into Canada. It is not typically found in forests. This plant is deciduous, with a growth habit that forms a low mound up to 12 inches tall and wide. The foliage is narrow and gray-green, and it produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers from late spring to early fall, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators. Pingue Rubberweed is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalized areas.

In the garden, Pingue Rubberweed is used for rock gardens, border fronts, and as a ground cover in dry, sunny locations. It is appreciated for its long blooming season and its resilience in challenging conditions. It requires minimal maintenance once established, but it is important to avoid overwatering and to provide well-draining soil. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if conditions are too moist. There are no widely known popular cultivars of this species in the horticultural trade.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb
  • Height: 0.6-1.2 feet
  • Width: 0.25-0.5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low, Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium

Common Uses

Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

native to open grasslands and alpine regions in the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains into Canada

Other Names

Common Names: Colorado Rubberweed, Pingue, Pingue Hymenoxys, Richardson’s Bitterweed, Colorado Rubberplant

Scientific Names: Hymenoxys richardsonii, Picradenia richardsonii, Picradenia richardsonii var. floribunda, Actinea richardsonii, Actinella biennis, Picradenia biennis, Hymenoxys richardsonii var. utahensis, Actinella richardsonii, Hymenopappus liguliflorus

GBIF Accepted Name: Hymenoxys richardsonii (Hook.) Cockerell