Tahoka Daisy, Tansy Aster
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia
Natives
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Machaeranthera tanacetifolia Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Machaeranthera tanacetifolia |
| Common Name: | Tahoka daisy tansy aster |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, natives |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, rounded, spreading |
| Height: | 4 - 16 inches |
| Spread: | 8 inches |
| Foliage: | much branched and bushy glandular, hairy, sticky, deeply cut foliage |
| Flower: | ray and disc solitary flowers, 1.25-2.5" purple rays and yellow discs |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Water: | low water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers sandy soils |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| Native Range: | Texas Panhandle and Trans-Pecos |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | rapid growth rate propagation by seed |
| Additional Notes: | useful for naturalistic landscapes |
TTU Plant Resources
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