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Yellow flowers over fine green dyssodia foliage

Native & adapted

Dyssodia

Thymophylla pentachaeta

Also known as Dogweed · Fiveneedle pricklyleaf · Dyssodia pentachaeta

A tiny, aromatic desert perennial that makes bright yellow daisies through warm weather and fits naturally between rocks and larger natives.

Arizona nativePollinatorVery low waterLong blooming
Landscape layersGround cover
Mature size4–12 in. tall × 1–2 ft. wide
Climate fitUrban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b
Special categoriesPOLLINATOR ATTRACTING
Hardiness guidanceWarm-desert perennial; hard frost can reduce top growth

Right plant, right place

Will Dyssodia grow at your Arizona property?

Use in small drifts at the front of native beds, beside boulders, or between stepping stones that do not receive heavy traffic.

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

Light

Sun exposure

Full sun to filtered shade.

Water

Irrigation

Very low after establishment, with occasional deep water extending bloom.

Planting & stewardship

How to help Dyssodia thrive

  1. 1

    Plant several together so their fine texture reads at landscape scale.

  2. 2

    Do not overwater or bury the crown beneath heavy mulch.

  3. 3

    Trim lightly after flowering if stems become loose.

  4. 4

    Let seedlings remain where a naturalistic flowering carpet is desired.

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