100 Seeds Tahoka Daisy Machaeranthera tanacetifolia

Tahoka Daisy (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia) is a drought-tolerant annual wildflower native to the plains and deserts of the central and southwestern United States, valued for its finely cut, fern-like gray-green foliage and masses of lavender-blue, daisy-like blooms with bright yellow centers. Blooming from early summer through fall, it brings long-lasting color to wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and xeriscapes while thriving in hot, dry, sunny conditions.
This easy-to-grow species works well in borders, rock gardens, containers, and naturalized meadow plantings, where its airy texture and abundant flowers attract bees and butterflies. Seed may be sown in fall or early spring, and the plants are remarkably tolerant of poor, sandy, or gravelly soils once established, often self-sowing to return year after year. Its cut flowers are also useful in fresh arrangements.
Species: Machaeranthera tanacetifolia
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, mounding
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, low fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3 to 10
Germination: 10 to 21 days
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or transplant; surface sow and press lightly, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soil once established; deadhead or allow seed heads to mature for self-sowing