Engelmann's Daisy {Engelmannia peristenia} drought and heat tolerant perennial fragrant great for soaps 25+ seeds FREE SHIPPING!

 

Category:

Perennials

 

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

 

Sun Exposure:

Full Sun

 

Foliage:

Herbaceous

 

Foliage Color:

Blue-Green

 

Height:

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

 

Spacing:

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

 

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

 

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

 

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

 

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

 

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

 

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

 

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

 

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

 

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

 

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

 

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

 

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

 

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

 

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

 

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

 

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

 

Where to Grow:

Unknown - Tell us

 

Danger:

N/A

 

Bloom Color:

Bright Yellow

 

Bloom Characteristics:

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

 

Bloom Size:

Unknown - Tell us

 

Bloom Time:

Mid Spring

 

Other details:

Unknown - Tell us

 

Soil pH requirements:

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

 

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

 

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

 

Patent Information:

Non-patented

 

Propagation Methods:

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

 

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

 

"Industrial strength" could be used to describe Engelmann's daisy, an incredibly tough and adaptable perennial 

wildflower of the Southern Great Plains. This plant forms decorative rosettes of crisp, ruffled gray foliage 

adorned nearly all summer with bright yellow daisies. Xeriscape.

 

Tips from the pros: Easy to grow and adaptable to any type of garden condition except for moist and shady.

Plant Type Perennial

Height 24-28 inches

Width 14-18 inches

Flowering Season May to frost

Flower Color Yellow

Sun Sun, Partial Sun

Water Needs Moderate to xeric

USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 5-10

Soil Type Clay, loam, sandy

Deer Resistant Yes

Good for Pollination Yes

Winter Interest No

North American Native Yes

Year Introduced 2015

Annual Commercial Maintenance Prune back/shear to ground in spring.

5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance Follow annual maintenance. Weed any undesirable seedlings.

Elevation Guide Up to 7500 ft.