← Bedfellow

Stemless Townsend Daisy

Townsendia exscapa

Stemless Townsend daisy (Easter daisy) is a low cushion perennial of the western plains that presses large white-to-pink daisies flat against the ground in early spring, a charming, hardy rock-garden gem.

Family
Asteraceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.1–0.4 ft
Spacing
0.3–0.6 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Bloom
March, April, May
Bloom colors
white, pink
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
container
Native states
AZ, CO, KS, NE, NM, TX