DAMIANITA
Damianita
Chrysactinia mexicana
| Category | Groundcover |
| Size | 2′ x 2′ |
| Flower Color | Spring and Fall |
| Flower Season | Spring and Fall |
| Exposure | Full/Reflected Sunlight |
| Water | Very Low |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness | 0°F |
| Notes | Fragrant Foliage |
Description
Native to western Texas and Mexico, Damianita is a star performer in the arid Southwest. The bright green, needlelike leaves create a nice contrast to the flowers that bloom much of the year. This plant has a long bloom period, but flowers are most profuse in the spring and fall. The bright green, finely textured foliage is fragrant. Grows slowly to 2 feet high and 2 feet wide. Golden yellow, daisylike flowers are small — about half an inch across. An ideal ground cover plant for Tucson and Southern Arizona, Damianita is tolerant of heat, drought and cold.
Maintenance
Damianita requires very little water, once it is established. This highly adaptable ground cover plant is both drought-tolerant and cold hardy. Damianita does best in full sun and in soil with good drainage. Group individual plants together to form a continuous ground cover.