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Engelmann daisy

Engelmann daisy

Engelmannia peristenia

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 6bZone 10b

A Texas native wildflower with daisy-like yellow blooms and fine, feathery foliage that thrives in hot, dry conditions. It is drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–4′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 6bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6b to Zone 10b

pH Range

6.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Texas native

Native to: Texas

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed