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cowpen daisy
Verbesina encelioides
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A drought-tolerant perennial with cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom prolifically throughout warm months. It thrives in poor, dry soils and full sun, making it ideal for challenging garden spots.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.4 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation