Poached Eggs Daisy

Polycalymmastuartii

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Polycalymma (pol-ee-KAL-lim-a)
Species
stuartii (stu-ART-ee-eye)
Synonym
Myriocephalus stuartii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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| April 2014 | positive

Ephemeral spring flowering desert plant reliant on winter rain; prefers full sun, sand, low humidity; see habitat photo at
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Deer Park, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2007 | neutral

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