Gynura aurantiaca  |
| Family | Compositae |
| Plant Type | herbaceous perennial |
| Zone | USDA: 10a - 11 RHS: HH - FT EGF: G1 - G2 Australia: 4 - 5 |
| Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. |
| Height | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) |
| Spread | 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft) |
| Light | partial shade |
| Soil Moisture | average, well-drained |
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| Description | The herbaceous perennial Gynura aurantiaca (velvet plant) bears showy flowers during late fall to late winter. The foliage is showy and evergreen. |