Engelmann's daisy
Engelmannia peristenia
"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, Part 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. |
