Chrysactinia mexicana

Exposure: full sun or light shade; takes reflected sun
Water: drought tolerant; supplement once or twice during hottest part of year; additional water increases flowering
Soil: tolerant, good drainage
Propagation: fresh seed; seed does not store well
Maintenance: low; shearing if desired (during cool season)

Chrysactinia mexicana
Damianita daisy
Astaraceae Family

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Form: low mounding shrub
Seasonality: evergreen
Size: 12 inches high, 2ft across
Leaves: needle-like, resinous, aromatic, strong aroma
Flowers: on stem terminals, composite, daisy-like, yellow, 1in in diameter, fragrant; bloom in April-September
Fruit: soft airborne seed (like dandelion)
Stems/Trunks: n/a
Range/Origin: W. Texas and Northern Mexico; elevations 1800 to
3000ft or higher; usually found on south facing rocky slopes
Hardiness: to 0°F

Chrysactinia mexicana

LANDSCAPE VALUE:

color, long bloom period
lining walkways, borders
accent in rock and cactus gardens
rabbit resistant
CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

Exposure: full sun or light shade; takes reflected sun
Water: drought tolerant; supplement once or twice during hottest part of year; additional water increases flowering
Soil: tolerant, good drainage
Propagation: fresh seed; seed does not store well
Maintenance: low; shearing if desired (during cool season)

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