Dahlberg Daisy
Dahlberg Daisy
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Thymophylla tenuiloba var. texana
Texas Bristleleaf, Pricklyleaf, Golden Fleece
6 inches
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1 foot
8 inches
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1 foot
Texas and Mexico
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Very Low
Flowering
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About This Plant
A herbaceous annual, with delicate, fernlike foliage and tiny golden flowers throughout the warm season. The leaves have a strong lemony odor when touched or crushed.
Don’t be fooled by its stringy appearance in a 4-inch pot at the garden center; once Dahlberg daisy gets in the ground, it’s one of the best summer annuals, and it self-sows freely in alkaline or gravelly soils (but not in mulch). Use it in borders, butterfly gardens and in pots.
Maintenance
Deadheading may prolong the bloom a bit at the end of summer, but Dahlberg daisy thrives on neglect. Avoid overwatering in soggy or poorly drained sites; it can’t tolerate wet feet.
Features
Plant Type:
Wildflowers
Size:
6 inches-1' H, 8 inches-1' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun
Soil Types:
Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Time:
April, May, June, July
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
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