Melampodium leucanthum

( mel - am - POH - dee - um )

At-A-Glance Information

This species of flowering perennials is also known as Blackfoot Daisy, and requires full sun and moderate water. These flowers are native to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. They form clumps of grey-green foliage about a foot tall and just as wide. White daisies are fragrant and smell of honey, and provide a profuse show of blooms in midspring through early fall. They will discontinue blooming in freezing temperatures. Blackfoot Daisy grows best in zones 2, 3 and 10-13. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Caring for Melampodium leucanthum

Blackfoot Daisy grows best in decomposed granite, and needs great drainage. These plants can become a bit straggly with age, and can be cut back in fall to improve appearance.

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 440, Melampodium leucanthum
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