Blackfoot Daisy

Description
Botanical Name: 
Melampodium leucanthum

Native to southwestern U.S. Leaves are gray-green, narrow. Has a clumping, mounding habit. Blooms are daisy-like, white, with a yellow center. Blooms profusely spring through autumn, very showy. Low maintenance and very drought tolerant. Cut back in winter for new spring growth. 

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Perennials
Name: 
Blackfoot Daisy
Plant Type: 
Short-lived perennial
Flower: 
White, daisy-like with yellow center, 1" wide
Mature Size: 
1' x 1'
Water: 
Very low
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
Any season
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season