Daisy Seeds,
Dahlberg
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Description
Also known as shooting star, the small yellow flowers shine through an airy cloud of foliage. Tiny blooms are just 1 inch across and the plant emits a citrusy fragrance. This is an under-appreciated annual native to North America and takes minimal care to thrive. The mound shaped plants average 1 foot by 1 foot and make an excellent groundcover. They need very little water once established, making them perfect for hanging baskets or xeriscape (waterless) gardens.
Growing Tips: Sow outdoors after danger of frost. Prefers slightly moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Do not overwater. Plants do not like humidity. Blooms will continue into summer in cooler climates.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Thymophylla tenuiloba
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Days to Germinate
- 10–25
- Days to Maturity
- 90–120
- Planting Depth
- Surface sow
- Plant Spacing
- 10–14 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 70–75°F
- Frost Hardy
- No
When to Grow
FAQ
How should Dahlberg daisy seed be sown?
Surface sow it, leaving the seed on top of the soil rather than covering it, and thin or space plants 10 to 14 inches apart. Germination takes 10 to 25 days.
How much water do these plants need?
Very little once they are established. They prefer slightly moist, well-drained soil and should not be overwatered, which is part of what makes them well suited to hanging baskets and xeriscape (waterless) gardens.
How large do the plants get and where do they look best?
The mound-shaped plants average about 1 foot by 1 foot, carrying tiny yellow blooms just 1 inch across over an airy cloud of citrus-scented foliage. That low habit makes them an excellent groundcover, and they also suit containers. This under-appreciated annual is native to North America and takes minimal care to thrive.
