Beach tidytips (Layia carnosa)

Beach tidytips

Beach tidytips is a coastal annual herb, thriving in sandy soils. Its fleshy, succulent leaves help retain water in its arid seaside habitat. The plant blooms with bright yellow daisy-like flowers, each with a central disc of tubular florets surrounded by silky, linear ray petals, creating a sunburst effect that's indicative of its resilience to the harsh seaside conditions.

Scientific classification

Species

Beach tidytips (Layia carnosa)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

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Care Guide for Beach tidytips

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Beach tidytips features vibrant, daisy-like flowers. Prune in early to late spring, removing dead stems to enhance air circulation and vitality. Trimming spent blooms encourages more flowering and maintains a neat look. These practices ensure beach tidytips remains healthy and visually appealing in coastal landscapes.

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