Native Plant Database

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Leaf Margin: Dentate
Size Notes: Height dependent on growing conditions.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: NM , TX
Native Habitat: Found from the Texas panhandle, east to Corpus Christi. Well-drained sand and loam.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam
Conditions Comments: The flowers open in the early afternoon, hence the common name. This plant grows well in sand and sandy-loam. It will become thicker and taller when planted in rich garden soil, average moisture and full sun. Lazy daisy is a good nectar source for butterflies.

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Pocket prairie, Garden
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX

Bibliography

* Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
* Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Aphanostephus riddellii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Aphanostephus riddellii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aphanostephus riddellii