Species yellow pimpernel

yellow pimpernel

Taenidia integerrima

Yellow pimpernel (Taenidia integerrima) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. Its showy yellow blooms are eye-catching from late spring through summer. A deep taproot ensures the plant is drought tolerant and they’re very hardy - they’ll even endure light frost. The blooms, spreading foliage, and low growing habit make this ideal for open spaces or containers, and it even has a pleasing scent. The flowerheads produce tiny seeds loved by birds and other wildlife. With proper care, this beauty will keep blooming for years.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Yellow pimpernel requires moderate to frequent watering. When watering this plant, it is important not to over-water it; wait until the top inch or 2 of the soil has become dry before watering again. During the spring and summer months, water this species roughly every 3–4 days. During the fall and winter months water only when the top inch or 2 of the soil has become dry. As a general rule, water only enough to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.

sunlight

The yellow pimpernel (Taenidia integerrima) should receive between 4 and 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Full sun is best but this plant can tolerate partial shade. If you are growing it in a shady location, it will need a high-quality supplemental lighting to ensure it receives enough light each day. The yellow pimpernel tolerates temperatures down to 45 degrees Fahrenheit but should be protected from frosts and freezes.

pruning

For a yellow pimpernel plant (Taenidia integerrima), pruning should be done late in the winter or early in the spring. Prune back any overly long stems and any dead or diseased wood. Remove any extra stems or any branches that are crossing each other. To keep your plants from sprawling, lightly prune the growing tips of all stems once they have grown 3 to 4 inches. This will ensure even growth and bushier plants. Pruning should be done lightly since this plant responds well to it and occassionally needs it to keep its tidy mound shape.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Yellow pimpernel typically starts flowering in April.

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