Damiantia Daisy
Chrysactinia mexicana
SKU
2532
Low mounds finely textured needle like leaves present a rich emerald color. From spring to fall it is blanketed with bright yellow flowers. A rabbit resistant native of the desert Southwest. Drought and heat resistant. Prefers well drained soils of marginal fertility. Ideal for xeriscape gardens, dryland native and wild gardens, and in conjunction with succulents. Makes a fine groundcover. Perennial. Moderate growing to 12 in. tall, 2 ft. wide.
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7 - 11 Change
Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kris-ak-TIN-ee-uh meks-ih-KAY-nuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing to 12 in. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Key Feature | Long Bloom Season |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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