Goldentop (Lamarckia aurea)

Goldentop – A Delicate Annual Grass

Lamarckia aurea, commonly called Goldentop, is a charming annual grass native to the Mediterranean region. It forms low, tufted clumps with slender stems topped by distinctive, fluffy, golden-yellow inflorescences that resemble tiny foxtails. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this grass adds a soft, airy texture to rock gardens, borders, and naturalized meadows. It thrives in full sun and well-drained, even poor soils, and readily self-seeds under favorable conditions.

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