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Aphanostephus riddellii
Aphanostephus riddellii Torr. & A. Gray
Lazy Daisy, Riddell's Dozedaisy
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: APRI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Margin: Dentate
Size Notes: Height dependent on growing conditions.
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Distribution: Well-drained sand and loam.
Native Habitat: Found from the Texas panhandle, east to Corpus Christi.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight 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, GardenConspicuous Flowers: yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsCommercially 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
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiBibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Aphanostephus riddellii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aphanostephus riddellii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aphanostephus riddellii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff, MWJ