Anacyclus depressus

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Mount Atlas Daisy

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This perennial grows to form a small, dense mat with a display of white, daisy-like flowers that are red on their reverse sides. This plant can endure gentle neglect, but requires weekly water in dry areas and much less near the coast. st.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Red, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.