Skeleton-leaf goldeneye

  • Common Name: Skeleton‑leaf Goldeneye, Resinbush, Golden Bush Daisy
  • Botanical Name: Viguiera stenoloba
  • Family Name: sunflower family
  • Type: Perennial
  • Zone Hardiness: 8–11
  • Height: 1.5–4ft
  • Width: 2–4ft
  • Blooms: Solitary yellow to yellow-orange daisy-like flowers atop naked stalks
  • Bloom Time: June–October
  • Sun: full sun
  • Leaves: Finely textured, aromatic, narrow leaves; semi-evergreen in milder climates, dies back in harsh winters
  • Maintenance: Low for beginners; prune spent blooms to encourage further flowering; cut back to ~6″ in late winter to maintain compact habit
  • Tolerates: Drought, heat, poor/drainage-challenged soils
  • Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths
  • Texas Superstar: No
  • Texas Native: Yes
  • Invasive: No