I have 3 blackfoot daisies in a bed in my front yard-2 were planted this past Spring and 1 has been in the ground for about 3years. The old plant suddenly declined and died, while the other two planted next to it are thriving. I've been careful not to overwater(a problem for me in the past!), but was wondering if the heavy rain we had a few weeks ago might have led to the problem. Anyone else in the San Antonio area had similar problems?
Joel
Blackfoot daisy expiring
I have not had good luck with Blackfoot daisy, although I think they are adorable.
Since your first plant did well for three years, and the new ones are doing fine next to it, I wonder if it could be that Blackfoot Daisy is a short lived perennial and your older plant has reached its life span limit.
I don't know this for sure, but I do know that some perennials are short lived.
I hope that helps, or at least gives you food for thought.
Josephine.
Joel, I looked some more and found out that they are short lived perennials.
Josephine.
In the garden, mine do go downhills after a few seasons, then die. Guess that's why. I wish they were easy to raise from seed, but I've found that very difficult. I should add that they're so great that they're worth it to replace once in a while even if you have to buy them.
This message was edited May 26, 2006 11:11 AM
Thanks for the information-I've been gone for awhile, so slow to respond. I also found that they are short-lived, but I really like the appearance and the aroma, so will just replant!
Good decition! just because they are short lived is no reason to give them up.
After all, people use annuals all the time.
Josephine.