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Folia Geobot. Phytotax. Plant Care
Scorzoneroides pyrenaica (Gouan) Holub
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L. pyrenaicus subsp. cantabricusL. pyrenaicus subsp. helveticusL. pyrenaicus subsp. pyrenaicus
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Plant Folia Geobot. Phytotax. in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 13a) and water a young shrub every 7–10 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. (Scorzoneroides pyrenaica) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Scorzoneroides genus. Folia Geobot. Phytotax. is native to the Alps, Pyrenees, Cantabrian Mountains, northern Apennines and northern parts of the Balkan Peninsula.
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Folia Geobot. Phytotax. produces small yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Water a young or newly planted Folia Geobot. Phytotax. every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Until established; then in dry spells
What Light Does the Folia Geobot. Phytotax. Need?
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Folia Geobot. Phytotax. Prefer?
Scorzoneroides pyrenaica tolerates temperatures of 60–75°F. Folia Geobot. Phytotax. prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Folia Geobot. Phytotax. to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Feed Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 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 Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. is suited to USDA Zone 13a.
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 Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 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 Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Prune Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 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 Folia Geobot. Phytotax. in Winter?
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). 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 Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to autumnal hawkbit plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Folia Geobot. Phytotax. Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Folia Geobot. Phytotax., 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 Folia Geobot. Phytotax.?
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. 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 Folia Geobot. Phytotax. Need?
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Folia Geobot. Phytotax. is native to the Alps, Pyrenees, Cantabrian Mountains, northern Apennines and northern parts of the Balkan Peninsula. In cooler regions, grow Folia Geobot. Phytotax. as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 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 Scorzoneroides genus — compare its care with other Scorzoneroides species on PlantoScan.
Scorzoneroides is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Scorzoneroides pyrenaica (Gouan) Holub, family Asteraceae (first published in Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(3): 307 (1977)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Folia Geobot. Phytotax., 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: en:User:Stemonitis, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, 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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