Shrub · Deer-resistant
Damianita
Chrysactinia mexicana
Also called: Damianita Daisy
A low evergreen cushion of fine, aromatic foliage smothered in golden daisies in spring and again in fall. As drought- and heat-proof as any native gets.
Growing & care
Absolutely requires sharp drainage and full sun — the fastest way to kill it is water. Shear lightly after bloom. Superb for hot rock gardens and parking strips.
Bloom season
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In bloom: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · Colors: yellow
Where to buy
Look for damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana) at: native Texas nurseries.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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