Blackfoot Daisy
Melampodium leucanthum
Pronunciation: mel-am-POH-dee-um lew-KAN-thum
SKU #05853
| Description | A rugged, heat and drought tolerant native - a superb choice for low-water wildflower gardens and arid xeric gardens. White, yellow-centered, honey-scented daisies cover the mound of grey-green foliage throughout an extensive bloom period, given moderate summer moisture. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water if very dry. |
| Blooms | Early Spring to Fall |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Penstemon (Penstemon); Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra); Gaura (Gaura) |
| Care | Thrives in lean, sandy, well-drained soil; benefits from a gravel mulch. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; blooms best with periodic water but tolerates drought. Avoid excess winter moisture. Fertilizer in early spring. Lightly prune spent flowers to encourage prolific bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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Dickinson, ND 58601
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