Monoptilon Species, Bristly Desertstar, Desert Star, Mojave Desert Star, Pygmy Daisy

Monoptilonbellioides

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Monoptilon (mon-OP-ti-lon)
Species
bellioides (bell-ee-OH-id-ees)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

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neutral
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

The flower is about 1/2-3/4 inches in diameter.
The yellow center is made up of tiny separate flowers.
The plant is about ...Read More

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