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Blackfoot Daisy
Melampodium leucanthum
Size
Height - 1 foot
Width - 1 to 2 feet
Plant Type
Evergreen
Native mounding perennial
Close up view
Full plant view
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Other common names
Plains Blackfoot (often confused with White Zinnia/Desert Zinnia)
BLOOMING
MONTHS
Save Water Low water required
More Color White flowers from early spring until late fall
Attract Wildlife Bees and butterflies enjoy the flowers, is a bird shelter
Reduce Maintenance Cut back by half in winter to encourage growth
Texas Tough Survives hot Texas summers and loves rocky, thin soil
Interesting Facts
Great choice for a rock garden. Prefers well-drained soil; doesn't like to have wet feet. Rich soil and ample water may produce more blooms in the short term, but may shorten the lifespan of the plant. Flowers are heavily scented and smell like honey.
Blackfoot Daisies in Frisco
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