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Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn
Aphanostephus skirrhobasis (DC.) Trel.
Lazy daisy, Arkansas lazy daisy, Arkansas dozedaisy
USDA Symbol: APSK
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The blossom of the lazy daisy is like a smaller version of the ox-eye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare. It grows to 2 feet high, and the flower heads are 1-2 inches across, 1 flower to a stem. The 20-45 ray flowers are 1/2 inch long, narrow, white to pink, and often deep red on the underside. The center is yellow. Leaves are alternate, 1/2-2 1/2 inches long, the lower ones sharply toothed, the upper ones smooth. Stems and leaves have soft hairs.
Flowers are closed all morning, opening by midday.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual Habit: Herb Root Type: Tap Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Size Notes: 1-2 feet.
Flower Size: 1 inch, 2 inches
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AR , FL , KS , LA , NM , OK , TX
Native Distribution: FL to TX & s.c. KS, s. to Mex.
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs, Woodlands edge, Opening
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Dry, sandy soil. Sandy, Caliche type, Sandy Loam
Conditions Comments: The blossom of the lazy daisy is like a smaller version of the ox-eye daisy. Flowers are closed all morning, opening by mid-day. The 20-45
ray flowers are 1/2 inch long, narrow, white to pink, and often deep red on the underside. The center is yellow. Leaves are
alternate, 1/2-2 1/2 inches long, the lower ones sharply
toothed, the upper ones smooth. Stems and leaves have soft hairs.
texas comments: Lazy daisy blossoms are like a smaller version of the ox-eye daisy. The flowers are closed all morning opening by midday.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Pocket prairie, Garden
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Propagation Material: Seeds
Description: Seed sown in early fall or early spring
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-10-31
Research By: TWC Staff
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