Hymenoxys acaulis

Angelita Daisy

OVERVIEW:

Native to the Sonoran Desert, Hymenoxys acaulis (Angelita Daisy) is a highly adaptable variety that thrives in both the harsh summer temperatures and cold winter nights. Surviving only off the rainfall that occurs naturally in this desert biome, they can tolerate anything from months of arid, moisture-deprived soils to the flash flooding brought on by monsoon season. Characteristic for their long, generous stems and sunflower-esque blooms, they flower consistently throughout the year and, like many desert species, grow south-facing to bask in our ample sunlight.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific name: Hymenoxys acualis

Common Name: Angelia Daisy

Family: Asteraceae

Suggested Uses: Restoration habitats, wildlife corridors, rock gardens, desert landscaping

CHARACTERISTICS:

Origin:  Sonoran Desert

Height: 12-18”

Width: 12-18”

Flower: Yellow, sunflower-reminiscent

Seed/Fruit: small, black seeds

Bloom Season: winter - spring

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun

Water Use: Low once established

Soil: Clay, loam and sand - alkaline composite preferable

USDA Zone: 7-11 (heat and cold-tolerant)