blackfoot daisy
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blackfoot daisy
Melampodium leucanthum
The blackfoot daisy is a cheerful flower with bright yellow petals and a dark center. It loves to grow in sunny places and can make any garden look happy and bright!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The blackfoot daisy has numerous small, pure white daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers, atop a mound of narrow, silvery-green leaves. Its dense, low-growing form creates a cheerful white carpet.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusMelampodium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Blackfoot daisies are so tough, they can grow right out of cracks in sidewalks or driveways!
Even after its flowers fade, the plant’s tiny seeds are a tasty snack for small birds and insects.
Its scientific name, Melampodium, comes from Greek, meaning 'black foot'—likely for its dark seed bases!
Rubbing the leaves releases a distinct, slightly camphor-like aroma, helping it deter unwanted nibblers.
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Buster
Blackfoot daisy can store water efficiently and reduce leaf moisture loss, helping it survive long dry periods.
Ability
Continuous Bloom
Blackfoot daisy produces new flowers almost non-stop from spring through frost, attracting pollinators for months.
Ability
Rocky Resistor
Blackfoot daisy has roots that can anchor and thrive in rocky, poor soils where other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Spread
- 30-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring through fall, sometimes year-round in warm climates
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar, aiding in pollen transfer.
eaten by
Desert cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
Might occasionally browse leaves, though not preferred.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Everblooming
Everblooming plants produce flowers continuously or in repeated flushes over a long period.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always enjoy flowers from a distance and don't pick them without permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is blackfoot daisy?
15-30 cm
How wide does blackfoot daisy spread?
30-45 cm
How big are the flowers on blackfoot daisy?
2-3 cm
When does blackfoot daisy bloom?
Spring through fall, sometimes year-round in warm climates
Is blackfoot daisy edible?
No
Is blackfoot daisy toxic?
None
What is blackfoot daisy's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is blackfoot daisy pollinated?
Insect
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