Thymophylla

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At-A-Glance Information

Also known under the botanical name Dyssodia, this genus of perennials and annuals need full sun and moderate water. They are low-growing plants that have small yellow daisies. They are not picky about soil but need to have good drainage to perform well. 

Thymophylla Species and Varietals

The genus Thymophylla is a member of the plant family Asteraceae and includes 13 species. Thymophylla grows best in zones 8-14 and 18-23. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Thymophylla acerosa (Prickly-Leaf Dogweed)
This shrubby perennial is native to Nevada and Utah down to Texas and Mexico. It forms a mound 6-8 inches tall and a foot wide. It is covered in flowers from spring through fall, and has needlelike green leaves. It is great in beds, amongst cacti, and as an informal groundcover. IT is great as an erosion control plant on slopes.

​Thymophylla pentachaeta (Golden Dyssodia, Five-Needle Dogweed, Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf)
This perennial is native to California and Nevada down to southern Texas and Mexico. It reaches 4-6 inches tall and wide and has an open habit and has needle-like dark green leaves. Flowers bloom profusely in springtime, but this plant will produce flowers sporadically throughout the year. It is short-lived.

​Thymophylla tenuiloba (Dahlberg Daisy, Golden Fleece, Bristleleaf Pricklyleaf, Shooting Star)
This short-lived perennial flower is grown commonly as an annual, and loves warm regions. It is native to Texas over to Florida and south to Mexico. This plant has a mounding habit and reaches a foot tall and 1.5 feet wide. Dark green leaves are threadlike and very divided. Flowers bloom from early summer through fall. When plants begin to look a bit leggy and rugged, pull them and replace.

Caring for Thymophylla

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

Wikipedia: Thymophylla
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 629, Thymophylla
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