Blackfoot Daisy

Blackfoot daisy is a low, mounding perennial that grows 6” -12” tall and
twice as wide. Its flowers are white with a yellow center and are honey-
scented. Blooms from March – Nov.

Planting Sites: The plant grows in dry, rocky, gravelly, sandy, limestone-
based, or caliche soils in full sun or light shade. Good drainage is essential.
Planting Instructions: Space plants 12”- 24” apart. Dig hole slightly larger
than, but the same depth as the nursery container. Carefully remove plant
from container and gently loosen any compacted soil or roots around the
root ball. Plant at the same depth as the soil in the container. Add a light
crushed granite or pebble mulch.

Watering Instructions : Water well after planting, using a root stimulator mixed according to directions. For about
3 months, water deeply when top 2 – 3” of soil is dry to promote deep roots that will withstand drought. Skip a
watering after a rainfall of ½” to 1”. Once established, Blackfoot Daisy is very drought-tolerant.

Comments: Very drought and heat tolerant. Makes an excellent border plant. Good for rock gardens. Rich soil and
abundant water will likely produce many more flowers in the short-term, but may consequently shorten consequently shorten the
lifespan. Provides seeds for birds and nectar for butterflies, insects, and bees.

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