Tahoka Daisy, Takhoka-daisy, Tanseyleaf Aster, Tanseyleaf Goldenweed, Tansyleaf Tansyaster, Aster tanacetifolius, Machaeranthera coronopifolia, Machaeranthera parthenium
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Tahoka Daisy) is an annual or biennial forming clumps of branched stems covered with a fern-like foliage of pinnately divided leaves into small, pointed lobes. In late spring to fall, clusters of delicate aster-like flowers, 1-2 in. wide (2-5 cm), adorned the tips of the stems. They feature 12-40 lavender to purple ray florets surrounding a center of many golden-yellow disc florets. The charming blossoms are attractive to butterflies. Upright to widely spreading, this easily-naturalized wildflower makes a colorful addition to home landscapes. It is a fine choice for short grass meadows, rocky slopes or even between flagstones.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Northeast, New York, Illinois, Kansas, Midwest, South Dakota, Nebraska, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Northeast, New York, Illinois, Kansas, Midwest, South Dakota, Nebraska, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Tahoka Daisy) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Machaeranthera tanacetifolia (Tahoka Daisy) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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