Stemless Townsend Daisy

(Townsendia exscapa)

Stemless Townsend Daisy (Townsendia exscapa)

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Summary

Townsendia exscapa, commonly known as Stemless Townsend Daisy, is an evergreen perennial herb native to open, rocky sites, and alpine meadows in the Central and Southwestern United States, including the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching a height of 0.2 feet (0.06 meters) and a width of 0.4 feet (0.1 meters). The plant forms a rosette of narrow, hairy leaves and bears daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white to lavender rays that bloom in the spring. The flowers are showy and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Stemless Townsend Daisy is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and naturalized areas. It requires minimal maintenance once established and is resistant to most pests and diseases. Gardeners appreciate its early spring blooms and its ability to add color to arid landscapes. It is best grown in full sun and requires very low to low amounts of water, reflecting its adaptation to dry habitats.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.1-0.2 feet
  • Width: 0.2-0.4 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, White
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Very Low, Low
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to open, rocky sites, and alpine meadows in the Central and Southwestern United States

Other Names

Common Names: Easter Daisy (Nthn. Hemis.), Dwarf Townsendia, Low Townsend Daisy, Low Townsendia, Silky Townsend Daisy, Stemless Townsendia, Townsendie Acaule, Liten Jordaster, Stemless Townsend-Daisy

Scientific Names: , Townsendia exscapa, Townsendia sericea, Townsendia excapa, Townsendia intermedia, Aster exscapus, Townsendia exscapa var. exscapa, Townsendia exscapa var. wilcoxiana, Townsendia sericea var. sericea,

GBIF Accepted Name: Townsendia exscapa (Richards.) Porter