Cowpen Daisy

Plant Name: Cowpen Daisy, Verbesina encelioides An annual forb of about 1-3 ft tall that likes to grow in disturbed sites, hence the name. It is also frequently called Golden Crownbeard.

Planting Sites: Not picky as to soil type; it thrives on disturbed soil, hence the name.

Planting Instructions: Space plants 3’ – 6’ apart. Dig hole slightly larger than, but the same depth as the nursery
container. Carefully remove plant from container and gently loosen any circling roots or compacted soil around the
root ball. Plant at the same depth as the soil in the container. Add 2 to 3 inches of mulch.

Watering Instructions: Once establish is drought-tolerant and needs very little watering.

Comments: Butterflies take advantage of this bountiful nectar supply. Host plant for the caterpillars of the Silvery Checkerspot and the Gold Moth. HIGHLY DEER RESISTANT.

Planting and care instructions provided by the Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas