Dahlberg Daisy, Golden Fleece
Scientific Name: Dyssodia tenuiloba (DC.) B.L. Rob.
Synonym: Thymophylla tenuiloba
Family: Asteraceae
Sunset®: 8-14,18-20,26,30
USDA: 8b-11
Heat Tolerance: Good heat resistance
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: USA (Texas), northern Mexico
Growth Habits: Short lived perennial often grown as annual, 8-12 inches tall (20-30 cm)
Flowers: Yellow flowers
Watering Needs: Moderate water, drought resistant
Propagation: Seeds
The genus name 'Dyssodia' comes from the Latine for 'stinking'. Dahlberg daisies are a good choice for rock gardens or desert areas in full sun.
Blooming Habits:
The yellow daisy shaped flowers come during the whole spring.
Culture:
Seed in place or inside. The seeds take a week and a half to germinate. Plant or thin out 8 to 12 inches apart (20-30 cm). They occasionally self seed.
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