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Blackfoot Daisy

Melampodium leucanthum

ABOUT
This is a low-growing perennial native to the southwestern United States, renowned for its white, daisy-like flowers and long blooming season. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and rocky or sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens.

WINTER PRUNE
Cut the plants back to half their size in November.

WHO’S FEEDING HERE?
It’s currently unknown who this plant serves as a host plant for, however, its flowers also attract a variety of adult butterflies and moths, including: