Engelmann's Daisy
Engelmann's daisy is a long-blooming wildflower. One of its best qualities is the fact it flowers much of the summer, beginning in May and extending through September.
In the spring, it grows as a rosette of dark green, fuzzy, deeply cut leaves, earning it the name, "cutleaf daisy." It starts producing vibrant golden-yellow flowers in late spring and makes a great garden plant for low water areas.
Native to southeastern Colorado, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, it thrives in hot, dry, sunny sites. Its deep taproot helps it survive dry spells. It is highly desirable to rabbit and deer.
Engelmann's Daisy
Engelmann's daisy is a long-blooming wildflower. One of its best qualities is the fact it flowers much of the summer, beginning in May and extending through September.
In the spring, it grows as a rosette of dark green, fuzzy, deeply cut leaves, earning it the name, "cutleaf daisy." It starts producing vibrant golden-yellow flowers in late spring and makes a great garden plant for low water areas.
Native to southeastern Colorado, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, it thrives in hot, dry, sunny sites. Its deep taproot helps it survive dry spells. It is highly desirable to rabbit and deer.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Engelmannia peristenia
Pronunciation
een-gul-MAHN-ee-uh pear-ih-STEEN-ee-uh
Mature Height
18-36 in.
Mature Spread
18-24 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
golden yellow
Bloom time
May through September
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
central US
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Performance
This has been a good performer at the Demonstration Garden. Although sometimes short-lived, it can spread by seed and create new plants.
Maintenance
Cut last year's growth back in early spring. The lower leaves may remain green in winter. Remove the brown, dry leaves and stems and leave the green parts.