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(Laphamia emoryi)
Emory’s Laphamia (Laphamia emoryi)
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Climate Requirements for Eimsbüttel, Germany
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | Unknown" - 69" | 30" | Your precipitation may be too high for this plant. | Too high |
| • High Temp. | 66°F - 115°F | 73°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 15°F - 72°F | 30°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Laphamia emoryi, commonly known as Emory’s Laphamia, is a deciduous shrub native to desert washes and rocky slopes in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and a similar width, with a rounded form. The plant is not widely recognized in horticulture and may be more commonly referred to by its synonym, Bahia absinthifolia.
Emory’s Laphamia has gray-green foliage and produces small, yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in the late summer and fall. The flowers are modest in size but can be quite showy when the shrub is covered in blooms. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soils, making it suitable for xeriscaping and desert gardens. It prefers full sun but can tolerate some light shade. In cultivation, it can be used as a low-maintenance ornamental shrub in rock gardens or as part of a native plant landscape. There are no notable cultivars of this species, and it is generally free from serious pests and diseases. However, it may not be readily available in nurseries.CC BY-SA 4.0
Emory’s Laphamia has gray-green foliage and produces small, yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in the late summer and fall. The flowers are modest in size but can be quite showy when the shrub is covered in blooms. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soils, making it suitable for xeriscaping and desert gardens. It prefers full sun but can tolerate some light shade. In cultivation, it can be used as a low-maintenance ornamental shrub in rock gardens or as part of a native plant landscape. There are no notable cultivars of this species, and it is generally free from serious pests and diseases. However, it may not be readily available in nurseries.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Border Plant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to desert washes and rocky slopes in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Other Names
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Scientific Names: Laphamia emoryi, Closia anthemoides, Closia brachypetala, Closia chilensis, Closia cotula, Closia cotula var. cotula, Closia cotula var. elata, Closia digitata, Closia discoidea
GBIF Accepted Name: Laphamia emoryi