Water Needs
Light Needs
Common Name
Blackfoot Daisy
Scientific Name
Melampodium leucanthum
Botanical Pronunciation
mel-am-POH-dee-um lew-KAN-thum
Plant Type
Perennials
Deciduous / Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Long bloom season, Salt Tolerant, Deer Resistant
Blooms
Summer
Growth Habit
Round
Growth Rate
Moderate`
Average Landscape Size
1' x 2'
Landscape Uses
Container, Rock Garden, Fragrance
Care Information
Plant in well drained soil, Prefers rocky, gravelly soil. Must have dry feet or will rot; plant in raised beds. Do not overwater.