Mt. Atlas Daisy

Mt. Atlas daisy is a low-growing, spreading perennial plant with attractive, feathery, silver-green foliage.

The daisy-like flowers have white petals and yellow centers. When the sky is sunny, the flowers are wide open. When cloudy, they close, revealing the red undersides of the petals.

This versatile plant works well when planted in rock gardens, gravel areas and between flagstone steps. The foliage keeps it looking nice even after flowering is finished.

Although each plant only spreads to about one foot wide, it can spread to cover an area through self-seeding.

 

Field of white and magenta flowers with yellow centers.
A rock garden with white and purple flowers and signs indicating plant names.
A cluster of white daisies with yellow centers and pinkish-red accents among green foliage.
White daisies with yellow centers grow amidst green foliage and pebbles.
Cluster of magenta and white striped flowers with green foliage.
Close-up of white and magenta striped flowers in a field.
Flowers with white and pink petals and yellow centers in green foliage.
Close-up of dense green plants with feathery leaves in a natural setting.
Vibrant patch of flowers with white petals, pink tips, and yellow centers amidst lush green leaves.

Mt. Atlas Daisy

Mt. Atlas daisy is a low-growing, spreading perennial plant with attractive, feathery, silver-green foliage.

The daisy-like flowers have white petals and yellow centers. When the sky is sunny, the flowers are wide open. When cloudy, they close, revealing the red undersides of the petals.

This versatile plant works well when planted in rock gardens, gravel areas and between flagstone steps. The foliage keeps it looking nice even after flowering is finished.

Although each plant only spreads to about one foot wide, it can spread to cover an area through self-seeding.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus

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Pronunciation

an-uh-SY-klus de-PRESS-us

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Mature Height

3 in.

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Mature Spread

to 12 in.

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

white with undersides of deep red

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Bloom time

early summer

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Natural Habitat

Morocco

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-10

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 10,000 ft.

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