Edward's Botanical Register (Lasthenia glabrata)

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Edward's Botanical Register Plant Care

Lasthenia glabrata Lindl.

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Lasthenia glabrata is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names yellowray goldfields and yellow-rayed lasthenia. It is endemic to California, where it is a resident of vernal pools and other moist areas in a number of habitat types. It is widespread across much of the state, from San Diego County to Tehama County.

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Water

Every 3–5 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

50–80°F

Humidity

40–60%

At a glance

How do you care for Edward's Botanical Register?

Plant Edward's Botanical Register in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 12a) and water a young shrub every 3–5 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Edward's Botanical Register Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Edward's Botanical Register?

Edward's Botanical Register (Lasthenia glabrata) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Lasthenia genus. Edward's Botanical Register is native to California.

Edward's Botanical Register displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Edward's Botanical Register produces small daisy-like yellow flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Edward's Botanical Register?

Water a young or newly planted Edward's Botanical Register every 3–5 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Watering Frequency

Every 3–5 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Edward's Botanical Register Need?

Edward's Botanical Register thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Edward's Botanical Register Prefer?

Lasthenia glabrata tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Edward's Botanical Register prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Temperature

50–80°F

Humidity

40–60%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Edward's Botanical Register?

Well-draining sandy soil mix with some organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Edward's Botanical Register to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Edward's Botanical Register?

Feed Edward's Botanical Register every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Edward's Botanical Register?

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil mix with some organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Edward's Botanical Register is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Edward's Botanical Register?

Edward's Botanical Register can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Edward's Botanical Register?

Prune Edward's Botanical Register while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

How Do You Care for a Edward's Botanical Register in Winter?

Edward's Botanical Register is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

How Do You Propagate a Edward's Botanical Register?

Edward's Botanical Register can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to burke's goldfields plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Edward's Botanical Register Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Edward's Botanical Register, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Edward's Botanical Register?

Edward's Botanical Register is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Edward's Botanical Register Need?

Edward's Botanical Register grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Edward's Botanical Register is native to California. In cooler regions, grow Edward's Botanical Register as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 12a

Keep exploring plants

Edward's Botanical Register is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Lasthenia genus — compare its care with other Lasthenia species on PlantoScan.

Lasthenia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.

Edward's Botanical Register thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Other Lasthenia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Lasthenia glabrata Lindl., family Asteraceae (first published in Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1780 (1835)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Edward's Botanical Register, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Photo: Cliff Hutson, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons — original.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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