Euryops pectinatus – African Bush Daisy, Grey-leaved Euryops
- Hakan Sener
- 32 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Explore Euryops pectinatus (African Bush Daisy) – its characteristics, habitat, cultivation, propagation, and functional uses and benefits.
Euryops pectinatus | Botanical Characteristics
Common Names: African Bush Daisy, Grey-leaved Euryops
Family: Asteraceae
Appearance: An evergreen shrub with finely divided, grey-green aromatic foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers borne over a long flowering season. Forms a rounded, bushy habit with woody stems at maturity.
Type: Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
Layer: Shrub layer
Root System: Fibrous, moderately deep root system
Height: 1–1.5 m
Width: 1–1.5 m
Lifespan: Medium-lived
Growth Rate: Fast
Fertility: Self-fertile
Flowers: Hermaphroditic
Pollinator: Bees and other insects
Toxicity: Not considered toxic to humans or animals
Euryops pectinatus | Habitat and Cultivation
Range
Native Range: Southern Africa (primarily South Africa)
Companionship: Grows well with drought-tolerant shrubs, grasses, and Mediterranean herbs; avoids competition from water-demanding plants
Invasive Range: Not considered invasive
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9–11
Minimum Chill Hours Required: None
Resistance/Tolerance
Poor Soil: High tolerance
Drought: High tolerance once established
Shade: Low tolerance – prefers full sun
Flood: Low tolerance – sensitive to waterlogging
Wind: High tolerance
Maritime: High tolerance
Air Pollution: Moderate tolerance
Fire: Low to moderate tolerance – may resprout after light fire
Thriving Conditions
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Low to moderate; prefers dry to moderately moist conditions
Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Soil pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline
Propagation
Seeds: Possible but unreliable for cultivars
Cuttings: Primary method; semi-hardwood cuttings root readily
Euryops pectinatus | Functional Uses and Benefits
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Edible: No
Medicinal: No well-documented traditional medicinal use
Cosmetics: No
Animal Feed: Not suitable
Fiber: No
Timber: Not applicable
Firewood: Not applicable
Wind Break: No
Fence: No
Cover Crop: No
Mulch: No
Nitrogen Fixer: No
Dynamic Accumulator: No confirmed data
Pollinator Attractor: Yes – long flowering period supports bees and insects
Pest Repellent: No
Wildlife Supporter: Provides nectar resources for pollinators
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