Aphanostephus Species, Arkansas Lazy Daisy, Doze Daisy, Lazy Daisy, Texas Lazy Daisy
Aphanostephusskirrhobasis

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aphanostephus (a-fan-OH-stef-us)
Species: skirrhobasis (skir-ro-BAY-sis)

Synonym:Aphanostephus skirrobasis

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds