Damianita

Damianita

Chrysactinia mexicana
Characteristics
Category
Groundcover
Size
2′ x 2′
Flower Color
Spring and Fall
Flower Season
Spring and Fall
Exposure
Full/Reflected Sunlight
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Hardiness
0°F
Notes:

Fragrant Foliage

Description

Native to western Texas and Mexico, Damianita is a star performer in the arid Southwest. The bright green, needlelike leaves create a nice contrast to the flowers that bloom much of the year. This plant has a long bloom period, but flowers are most profuse in the spring and fall. The bright green, finely textured foliage is fragrant. Grows slowly to 2 feet high and 2 feet wide. Golden yellow, daisylike flowers are small — about half an inch across. An ideal ground cover plant for Tucson and Southern Arizona, Damianita is tolerant of heat, drought and cold.

Maintenance

Damianita requires very little water, once it is established. This highly adaptable ground cover plant is both drought-tolerant and cold hardy. Damianita does best in full sun and in soil with good drainage. Group individual plants together to form a continuous ground cover.

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