Roldana petasitis

Common Name:
Velvet Groundsel, California Geranium

Description:
Roldana petasitis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its bold, velvety, lobed foliage and striking yellow flower clusters. The large, rounded leaves have a soft, slightly fuzzy texture, creating a lush, tropical effect in the garden. In late winter to early spring, bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers appear in large clusters, attracting bees and butterflies. This hardy shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly gardens. Its architectural foliage and cheerful blooms make it a great choice for borders, mixed plantings, and informal hedging.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5m
• Width: 1.5–2.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower Colour:

• Golden Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Architectural Foliage

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Salvia
• Echium
• Artemisia
• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Agave

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Roldana petasitis