Engelmannia peristenia

A medium-sized native perennial producing an abundance of cheerful golden-yellow daisies for much of the growing season, is what you’ll find in Engelmann Daisy. Named for German-American botanist, George Engelmann, this plant’s flower heads open in late afternoon, and sometimes the rayflorets, (“petals”) fold back in the heat of the next day, giving an interesting effect. It grows in a range of soil types including clay, is drought tolerant and sports attractive deeply lobed leaves. Engelmann Daisy is often grazed out where cattle are kept, supplies nectar for butterflies and has its seeds eaten by a number of bird species.