Plains Blackfoot

Blackfoot Daisy, Rock Daisy

Melampodium leucanthum T. & G.

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Family : Asteraceae
Longevity :Perennial
Origin :Native
Season :Warm
Plains Blackfoot is a low bushy perennial growing from 8 to 12 inches in height. It can be found in rocky, gravelly, calcareous or sandy soils of the Edwards Plateau. The leaves have rough hairs and are 1 to 2 inches in length. The flower head consists of 7 to 13 white ray flowers and 25 to 50 yellow disk flowers and blooms from April to October. The leaves and flowers are readily eaten by white-tailed deer.




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