Blackfoot Daisy

Lisa's Landscape & Design ♦ 07/17/2024 ♦ 1 Comment

Native Plants for Easy Care

Blackfoot Daisy is a Texas native plant that is mounding in nature and growing to maturity at about 1’ t x 2’ w. It makes an excellent border plant for any xeriscape garden in hardiness zones 4-11.

Deer Resistant and Drought Tolerant 

If you’re in an area where deer are the majority, you definitely need to look for deer resistant plants so you’re not planting a buffet. That’s not to say deer won’t eat anything when hungry, but it will at least give you a fighting chance. In the current state of national water shortages it’s ever more important to plant water conserving landscapes. Drought tolerant plants are a great way to save the planet, and also to accommodate the average annual rainfall for the Central Texas area. Remember, Xeriscape means “dry landscape”, not rocks and cactus. 

Prolific Blooms

In landscape design, an important feature is the flowering aspects of the garden and we much choose plants that will require as little care and water as possible, and these plants also need to be disease resistant which native plants are. 

Native plants can be more attractive to native bees and pollinators than their adapted counterparts. In fact, some adapted plants may not have the necessary flower design for certain species to get the necessary nutrients, where native plants most certainly will. 

Planting a landscape with abundant flowers and interesting shapes and colors can bring in a diverse amount of wildlife for you to enjoy and both the shapes and colors of the flowers will dictate who will be feasting upon them. 

Fragrance in a landscape is also a an important factor for both the insects and ourselves. This mounding perennial has a honey scent that is fabulous when planted in mass.

Evergreen Plants add Interest all Year

Evergreen plants are must in landscape design because the last thing you want to end up with is an empty landscape in the winter. By thoughtfully mixing evergreen and deciduous plants and trees you can create seasonal interest all year, so be sure to choose from as many evergreen varieties as you can find for your sunlight requirements. Blackfoot Daisy is a sun loving plant but does very well in light shade and needs well drained soil to thrive. 

cut back after the winter if it gets too leggy or over grown, then let this ow maintenance planted its thing for the rest of the year while you sit back and enjoy the view. 

if you’re looking for a thoughtful Landscape Design or Educational Consultation to find more beautiful plant and tree options for your drought tolerant landscape, contact me at lisalapaso@gmail.com. 

Lisa LaPaso

Lisa’s Landscape & Design

”Saving the Planet One Yard at a Time”