Engelmann's daisy
Engelmannia peristenia
"Industrial strength" could be used to describe Engelmann's daisy! It's an incredibly tough and resilient perennial wildflower of the Southern Great Plains, including Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. It adapts to a range of growing conditions.
This perennial forms decorative rosettes of crisp, ruffled, green foliage. For most of the summer, the plant produces bright, yellow daisies. Xeriscape. Tips from the pros: Easy to grow. Adaptable to any type of garden condition except for moist and shady.
This perennial forms decorative rosettes of crisp, ruffled, green foliage. For most of the summer, the plant produces bright, yellow daisies. Xeriscape. Tips from the pros: Easy to grow. Adaptable to any type of garden condition except for moist and shady.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| 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 |
| Native Origins | AR, AZ, CO, KS, MO, NE, OK, SD, TX |
| 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. |
