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Damianita Daisy

Chrysactinia Mexicana

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Overview

The Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia mexicana) is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-10. This sun-loving plant boasts vivid yellow blooms and lustrous green foliage that reaches a mature height of 12-18 inches and spreads up to 24 inches. It’s drought-tolerant, making it ideal for water-wise gardens, and it flourishes in well-draining soils. The fragrant flowers and attractive mounding habit provide lasting seasonal interest.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — The Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia mexicana) is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-10
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — It‚Äôs drought-tolerant, making it ideal for water-wise gardens, and it flourishes in well-draining soilsDamianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — The fragrant flowers and attractive mounding habit provide lasting seasonal interestDamianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — scientifically known as Chrysactinia mexicanaDamianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — This sun-loving plant thrives under the full glare of the sun and requires minimal water once establishedDamianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant optionsDamianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — Typically reaching a modest height of 6 to 12 inches with an equal spread+8

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — The Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia mexicana) is a vibrant, low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-10
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — It‚Äôs drought-tolerant, making it ideal for water-wise gardens, and it flourishes in well-draining soils
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — The fragrant flowers and attractive mounding habit provide lasting seasonal interest
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — scientifically known as Chrysactinia mexicana
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — This sun-loving plant thrives under the full glare of the sun and requires minimal water once established
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant options
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — Typically reaching a modest height of 6 to 12 inches with an equal spread
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — feathery background that contrasts beautifully with the golden-yellow
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — daisy-like flowers which bloom profusely from early spring to fall
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — Each flower is roughly 1 inch in diameter
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — a size perfect for attracting butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.<br><br>For optimal growth
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — plant the Damianita Daisy in well-draining soil; this species is particularly adept at handling poor soils
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — including rocky or sandy substrates
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — It boasts a astonishingly low maintenance profile
Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia Mexicana) — requiring little more than occasional pruning to remove spent flowers and promote a denser