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Melampodium leucanthum

Also Known As

  • Black Foot Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Melampodium leucanthum plant details

Melampodium leucanthum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Melampodium leucanthum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Melampodium leucanthum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Gardening facts about Melampodium leucanthum plant

How to Grow Melampodium leucanthum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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