Engelmann Daisy
Engelmannia peristenia
Also listed as Engelmannia pinnatifida, Angelandra pinnatifida
Also known as Engelmann's Daisy, Cutleaf Daisy
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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.
Why grow it
Engelmann daisy offers a reliable native option for arid and semi-arid landscapes where many ornamental daisies struggle. Compared to commonly cultivated perennial daisies, it requires less supplemental water once established and provides consistent yellow blooms across a longer season. Its fine foliage texture and modest height (typically 12-18 inches) make it useful as a filler plant in mixed perennial borders adapted to low-rainfall regions.
Watch out for
While drought-tolerant, newly planted specimens benefit from consistent moisture during their first growing season to establish deep roots. In areas with very heavy clay soils or poor drainage, amending the planting site improves establishment success. This species may self-seed in ideal conditions, which can be managed through deadheading if volunteer seedlings become unwanted.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Texas native
Native to: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Engelmann Daisy grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Engelmann daisy offers a reliable native option for arid and semi-arid landscapes where many ornamental daisies struggle. Compared to commonly cultivated perennial daisies, it requires less supplemental water once established and provides consistent yellow blooms across a longer season. Its fine foliage texture and modest height (typically 12-18 inches) make it useful as a filler plant in mixed perennial borders adapted to low-rainfall regions.
Watch out for
While drought-tolerant, newly planted specimens benefit from consistent moisture during their first growing season to establish deep roots. In areas with very heavy clay soils or poor drainage, amending the planting site improves establishment success. This species may self-seed in ideal conditions, which can be managed through deadheading if volunteer seedlings become unwanted.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Texas native
Native to: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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