Melampodium leucanthum (Blackfoot Daisy) attracts beneficial insects fall Mature height 28-34 inches

fall Mature height 28-34 inches Mature spread up to 36 inches Attracts Bees Deer resistant Yes

Needs good drainage

Texas native Marginally native Water use Medium Sun exposure Sun

fence or brush pile

Its silver-green foliage and lavender flowers provide good texture

Melampodium leucanthum (Blackfoot Daisy) attracts beneficial insects fall Mature height 28-34 inchesBlackfoot Daisy is often underestimated until you see it in full bloom. This unassuming mounding perennial needs sun and well draining soil to thrive, and it is sometimes finicky during the establishment period. But it is well worth the effort once it is happy, offering a shower of white blooms in exchange for very little care. When the plant becomes leggy, it benefits from a haircut a simple trim to the basal rosette. Blackfoot Daisy is a great