Littleleaf Silverback
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Littleleaf Silverback
Luina hypoleuca
The Littleleaf Silverback is a small, lovely plant with shiny leaves that look like silver. It loves to grow in warm places and can brighten up any garden with its unique appearance.
Habitat: Warm gardens
Appearance
The Littleleaf Silverback is a small, compact perennial with striking yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its oval leaves are bright green on top, but feature astonishingly silvery-white undersides, which gives it its unique name and shimmering appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusLuina
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It thrives where few plants can, like high up on rocky mountainsides!
Its 'silverback' leaves have tiny hairs that trap moisture like a fuzzy blanket!
This plant is a cousin to sunflowers and dandelions, all part of the daisy family!
Tiny native bees and butterflies love to visit its cheerful yellow flowers for nectar!
Special abilities
Ability
Sun Shield
Littleleaf Silverback has silvery leaf undersides that reflect harsh sunlight, protecting it from heat and reducing water loss.
Ability
Thirsty Rooter
Littleleaf Silverback can grow deep roots to find water in dry, rocky soils, helping it survive droughts.
Ability
Alpine Survivor
Littleleaf Silverback has a low, mat-forming habit, helping it withstand strong winds and cold temperatures.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 10-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form Bumble Bee
Bombus bifarius
gathers nectar and pollen
pollinates
Painted Lady Butterfly
Vanessa cardui
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
browses on leaves and stems
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Littleleaf Silverback?
10-50 cm
How wide does Littleleaf Silverback spread?
10-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Littleleaf Silverback?
1-2 cm
When does Littleleaf Silverback bloom?
Summer-fall
Is Littleleaf Silverback edible?
No
Is Littleleaf Silverback toxic?
None
What is Littleleaf Silverback's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Littleleaf Silverback pollinated?
Insect
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