Chrysocoma coma-aurea

Chrysocoma coma aurea
Chrysocoma coma aurea

Common names: yellow buttons (English). 
Botanical name: Chrysocoma coma-aurea

Chrysocoma coma-aurea, also known as yellow buttons or golden bitter bush, is a leafy, evergreen shrub that produces bright golden, scented, button-shaped flower heads in spring. It is a fast-growing species that can be planted close together to form a good border plant, along the edges of a flower bed. This plant is suitable for coastal and sandy gardens and can be propagated by both seeds and cuttings. It requires full sun and a well-drained soil. Deadheading and pruning must be done after flowering to maintain the plant’s bushy shape. Chrysocoma coma-aurea attracts honeybees that forage for nectar and pollen, aiding pollination.

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Family: Asteraceae
Type: shrub
Vegetation type: Peninsula Shale Renosterveld 
Flower colour: yellow
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