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Golden daisy flowers covering a compact damianita mound

Native & adapted

Damianita

Chrysactinia mexicana

Also known as Damianita daisy

A compact, aromatic mound covered in yellow daisies, widely used in Southwestern specialty landscapes for strong color with little water.

Southwest adaptedPollinatorVery low waterCold hardy
Landscape layersGround cover
Mature size1–2 ft. tall × 1–2 ft. wide
Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b · High desert · USDA 6a–8b
Special categoriesPOLLINATOR ATTRACTING
Hardiness guidanceUSDA zones 7–11 with excellent drainage

Right plant, right place

Will Damianita grow at your Arizona property?

Good for low borders, gravel gardens, and reflected-heat sites. It is native to parts of the Southwest and northern Mexico rather than the central Sonoran Desert itself.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b, High desert · USDA 6a–8b.

Light

Sun exposure

Full sun.

Water

Irrigation

Very low after establishment. Excess water and rich soil make plants floppy and short-lived.

Planting & stewardship

How to help Damianita thrive

  1. 1

    Plant in lean, sharply drained soil and avoid frequent fertilizer.

  2. 2

    Water deeply through establishment, then only when the root zone has dried.

  3. 3

    Shear lightly after a bloom cycle to preserve a compact mound.

  4. 4

    Replace individual plants as needed rather than forcing old woody crowns with heavy pruning.

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