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Blackfoot Daisy
Scientific Name: Melampodium leucanthum Torr. & A. Gray
Family: Asteraceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 1-3,10-13 USDA: 7-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 0°F (-17°C) Heat Tolerance: Water established plants once a week in summer in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Western USA from 2000 to 5000 feet (600 m to 1500 m) Growth Habits: Short lived perennial, slowly form a mound 1.5 feet tall (45 cm), 2 feet wide (60 cm) Watering Needs: Moderate water, little water in winter, needs good drainage Propagation: Seeds

Blooming Habits:
Honey scented flowers from March to November