Melampodium leucanthum (Blackfoot Daisy) attracts beneficial insects It cannot handle wet feet

It cannot handle wet feet but is not fussy otherwise

Needs good drainage

part sun Bloom color Yellow Bloom time On and off spring through fall Mature height 1 ft or less Mature spread 1-1

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Melampodium leucanthum (Blackfoot Daisy) attracts beneficial insects It cannot handle wet feetBlackfoot Daisy is often underestimated until you see it in full bloom. This unassuming mounding perennial needs sun and well draining soil to thrive, and it is sometimes finicky during the establishment period. But it is well worth the effort once it is happy, offering a shower of white blooms in exchange for very little care. When the plant becomes leggy, it benefits from a haircut a simple trim to the basal rosette. Blackfoot Daisy is a great