Cowpen Daisy
Cowpen Daisy
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Verbesina encelioides
Butter Daisy
1
–
3 feet
1
–
2 feet
South-central U.S.
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
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About This Plant
Sun. A self-seeding annual with grey-green toothed leaves and cheerful yellow flowers throughout the warm season. The flowers can be distinguished from similar daisy and sunflower species by their three-toothed rays.
Cowpen daisy is drought-tolerant and not picky as to soil type; it thrives on disturbed soil, hence the name. It’s terrific plant for backgrounds and in the butterfly garden, where it reseeds enthusiastically. Trim to keep it tidy. South-central U.S.; a Texas native.
Maintenance
Carefree, but sloppy plants may benefit from cutting back occasionally during summer and after freezes.
Features
Plant Type:
Annuals
Size:
1-3' H, 1-2' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Butterfly Larvae, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Time:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Tecoma stans
Acacia berlandieri
Phlomis fruticosa
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