Engelmann daisy
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Engelmann daisy
Engelmannia peristenia
The Engelmann daisy is a bright yellow flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its cheerful petals can make any garden look happy and bright!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Engelmann daisy has bright yellow, ray-like petals surrounding a darker yellow central disk. Its fuzzy leaves and stems give it a slightly rough texture. It stands out with its cheerful, daisy-like flowers on slender stalks.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusEngelmannia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It's a tough plant that loves to grow in rocky, limestone soils.
Its leaves feel rough and fuzzy, almost like sandpaper!
The Engelmann daisy can bloom for many months, from spring well into fall!
This daisy is named after a German-American botanist, George Engelmann.
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Buster
Engelmann daisy has a deep taproot that helps it find water deep underground, surviving long dry spells.
Ability
Self-Seeder
Engelmann daisy can drop its seeds easily, allowing it to spread and create new plants without much help.
Ability
Fuzzy Shield
Engelmann daisy has hairy leaves and stems that help protect it from thirsty animals and reduce water loss.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 2.5-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses on leaves and stems
symbiotic with
little bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
grows alongside in prairies
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
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.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Engelmann daisy?
30-60 cm
How wide does Engelmann daisy spread?
30-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Engelmann daisy?
2.5-5 cm
When does Engelmann daisy bloom?
Late spring to mid-fall
Is Engelmann daisy edible?
No
Is Engelmann daisy toxic?
None
What is Engelmann daisy's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Engelmann daisy pollinated?
Insect
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