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Townsendia exscapa

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Townsendia sericea
Phonetic Spelling
town-SEN-dee-uh eks-SKAY-puh
Description

Stemless Townsend Daisy is a perennial wildflower found in semidesert areas, woodlands, foothills, and open areas in North America.  It is in the daisy family and has bright showy white ray flowers with yellow disk centers.  The plants are quite short and hug the ground with their furry gray-green leaves..

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Tags:
#hairy leaves#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#hairy leaves#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Townsendia
    Species:
    exscapa
    Family:
    Asteraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Canada, Central U.S.A., Mexico
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Wildflower
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Flower Description:
    Stemless flowers
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Gray/Silver
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Soft
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No