Melampodium cinereum

Hoary Blackfoot it s a small, perennial, flowering subshrub native to Texas and Mexico in the daisy family. In its native habitat, the plant is often found in open sites with sand, gravel, loam, or clay soils. At maturity, the shrub will only reach a height of 8 inches. It has white flowers with yellow centers that appear constantly from mid-winter through mid-summer.

Hoary  Blackfoot is a hardy plant that is easy to grow in full sun in average, well-drained soil, but can also grow on rocky soil in deserts or in clay. It is moderately to highly drought and heat tolerant. It is usually grown from a container plant or by direct seeding in the garden. It is fast-growing and reaches flowering maturity within six to eight weeks. It does tend to self-seed.

No pruning or dead-heading is required; however, deadheading spent flowers will prevent self seeding.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

Susceptible to powdery mildew if planted in a humid environment.