Growth Form
Habitat Type
Flower

Blackfoot Daisy


(Melampodium cinereum)

Blackfoot Daisy is a low-growing, dense, perennial forb with appressed hairs.  Also known as Hoary Blackfoot, it is found frequent on sandy loam or caliche soils in the Rio Grande Plains.  The leaves and flowers are an important browse for white-tailed deer.

 

 

Germination

Seeding Rate

Seeds/pound

Planting Depth

Seed Maturity

6-40%

 

June-Aug.