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.

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USDA Hardiness Zone

-20° F, Zone 5a

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