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Engelmann's Daisy {Engelmannia peristenia} drought and heat tolerant perennial fragrant great for soaps 25+ seeds FREE SHIPPING! Category: Perennials Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure: Full Sun Foliage: Herbaceous Foliage Color: Blue-Green Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) 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) Where to Grow: Unknown - Tell us Danger: N/A Bloom Color: Bright Yellow Bloom Characteristics: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom Size: Unknown - Tell us Bloom Time: Mid Spring Other details: Unknown - Tell us Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information: Non-patented Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season "Industrial strength" could be used to describe Engelmann's daisy, an incredibly tough and adaptable perennial wildflower of the Southern Great Plains. This plant forms decorative rosettes of crisp, ruffled gray foliage adorned nearly all summer with bright yellow daisies. Xeriscape. Tips from the pros: Easy to grow and adaptable to any type of garden condition except for moist and shady. Plant Type Perennial Height 24-28 inches Width 14-18 inches Flowering Season May to frost Flower Color Yellow Sun Sun, Partial Sun Water Needs Moderate to xeric USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 5-10 Soil Type Clay, loam, sandy Deer Resistant Yes Good for Pollination Yes Winter Interest No North American Native Yes Year Introduced 2015 Annual Commercial Maintenance Prune back/shear to ground in spring. 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance Follow annual maintenance. Weed any undesirable seedlings. Elevation Guide Up to 7500 ft.