Blackfoot Daisies bloom all year round so we thought this was a good one for this week.

  • Common Name: Blackfoot Daisy
  • Botanical Name: Melampodium leucanthum
  • Native Distribution:  southwest U.S., Mexico
  • Hardiness:
  • Sun: Full and partial sun
  • Water: Very low
  • Growth (rate, size and form): Fast, 1 x 2, low mound
  • Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Evergreen, gray-green, medium texture
  • Flowers (color & season): White daisy like, year-round
  • Comments (litter, thorns, allergenic): Low litter, no thorns
  • Special Features (wildlife, other): Reseeds.  Bright and colorful groundcover.  Plant in well-drained soilBlackfoot DaisyBlackfoot Daisy1