Botanical Name: Hymenoxys acaulis
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Common Name: Sundancer Daisy  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Gold

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

  • Description

  • Notes

Sundancer daisy is a lovely little perennial to add to a sunny border, a rock garden, parkstrip. It has a very compact, tidy habit, though its grass-like foliage gives it an airy, delicate appearance. Bright yellow daisy-like flowers bloom late spring thru to fall. Generally under 12 to 15 inches tall and wide. Attracts native bees, honeybees, and butterflies. Sundancers are planted in the Washington Square Demonstration Garden.
Grow in well drained soil in full sun. It is native to areas with poor, rocky, even barren soil. Prefers dry soils. Deadheading isn't necessary, but if you'd prefer a tidier appearance, it will do no harm. Unbothered by deer or rabbit. A Utah native.