Berkheya cuneata (Bietou)

Berkheya cuneata (Bietou) plant with yellow flowers and silvery gray leaves close up.
Berkheya cuneata (Bietou) with numerous yellow flowers emerging from thick, pale silvery gray foliage.

Botanical names: Berkheya cuneata, Rohria cuneata

Common name: Bietou

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

South African endemic. The young Berkheya cuneata leaves at the stem-tip in picture appear sculpted in marble; erect and bluish white or the palest of green where the sun doesn't touch.

Similar plants: Berkheya cuneata (Bietou)


Berkheya cuneata (Bietou) yellow flower with silver foliage close up
Berkheya cuneata (Bietou) yellow flower petals over thick silver leaves
Berkheya cuneata (Bietou) plant with yellow flowers against dense silver foliage in a rocky area.
Berkheya cuneata (Bietou) with numerous small yellow flowers nestled among thick silver-toned textured foliage.


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