Golden Fleece

Plant Type: perennial
Plant Height: 1-3 feet
Spread: 1-2 feet
Flower Color: bright yellow
Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Description:

Golden Fleece is a small, annual or short-lived perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It's favored in gardens for its cheerful yellow flowers and its adaptability to various garden settings, especially in rock gardens, borders, and as a groundcover.

The most notable feature of Golden Fleece is its profusion of bright, sunny, daisy-like yellow flowers. These blooms typically appear in spring and continue throughout the summer, providing a long-lasting display of color. The flowers are small but numerous, creating a carpet of yellow that can add significant visual appeal to the garden.

In addition to its flowers, Golden Fleece has fine, feathery foliage that is green to gray-green in color. This delicate foliage provides a nice contrast to the bold yellow flowers and adds texture to the garden.

Golden Fleece is a drought-tolerant plant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping and water-wise gardening. It thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate poor soil conditions, including rocky or sandy soils. The plant's compact size and spreading habit make it suitable for small spaces and for filling in gaps in the garden.

This plant is low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. Regular deadheading of spent flowers can encourage more blooms and extend the flowering period.

Overall, Golden Fleece is valued for its bright floral display, ease of care, and drought tolerance. Its ability to provide long-lasting color and groundcover makes it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add vibrancy and texture to their landscapes.

Three Timbers Installation Guide (Feel Free to Follow): Golden Fleece

Planting Guide:

• Location: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering)
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil (slightly acidic to neutral soil preferred)
• Spacing: Space plants 2-3 feet apart for optimal growth and to allow for air circulation
• Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the root ball, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil surface
• Support: Golden Fleece is a compact shrub that requires no staking and grows in a low mound

Watering Guide:

Watering After Planting:

• Initial Watering: Water thoroughly immediately after planting to saturate the root ball and surrounding soil
• Frequency: Water every 3-4 days for the first 2-3 weeks to help establish the root system
• Watering Amount: Provide 1 inch of water per session for deep watering

When is the Plant Established?

• Timeframe: Golden Fleece is considered established after 2-3 months when the roots have spread into the surrounding soil

Watering Once Established:

• Summer: Water every 7-10 days during the hotter months. If temperatures exceed 100°F, increase watering to every 5-7 days. Provide 1.5-2 inches of water per session.
• Winter: Water every 3-4 weeks during the cooler months, depending on rainfall.

Drip Irrigation Setup:

• Placement of Emitters: Place the drip emitters 12-18 inches away from the base of the plant to ensure deep watering of the root zone
• Flow Rate: Use emitters with a flow rate of 1-2 gallons per hour
• Number of Emitters: 1 emitter per plant for even watering distribution
• Adjusting Frequency: Increase watering frequency in summer to every 5-7 days, and reduce to every 3-4 weeks in winter