Daisies (obviously) – Daisies for Dallas!

Daisies and Asters Do Well in Dallas and All of Texas

See all the wonderful Texas daisies – a spread out your planting season with daisies all the time:

Yellow Daisies — Purple Daisies — White Daisies

There are many wonderful daisies and Asters that thrive in Texas.

Leopard’s Bane blooms in late April and May.

Englishman’s Daisy

The Englishman’s Daisy is the first Texas perennial daisy to bloom. Surprisingly, this delicate little daisy does well in Texas, even in full sun.

An Englishman’s Daisy, Texas yellow April blooming native perennial.

Englishman’s Daisy

Englishman’s Daisy pictured with Red Tansy and feathery Artemesia.

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Ox Eye Daisy Incredibly Hardy and Texas Friendly

This stand of OxEye daisies is beginning its third year and looking strong, coming behind the English Daisy. Once establiahws you can expect these daisies to thrive and return healthy and strong each year in Texas.

Shasta Daisies bloom at the same time most wildflowers do. Mix Indian Paint, Prim Rose, Blue Bonnets and your favorite wild flowers with your daisies.

Indian Paint, a wildflower from seed.

Primrose blooms with Shastas and other daisies

Asters / Purple Daisies bloom at varying times but all do well in Texas.

African Daisy and Dusty Miller. African Daisy – Osterperosum does well in Texas.

African Daisy – Osterperosum with feathery artemesia and Salvia Greggii. All do well in Texas.

Purple Daisy Osterposis does well in Texas.

African Daisy – Osterperosum does well in Texas.

Daisy Aster Tongolensis does well in Texas.

These bloom at the same time as purple star, an excellent Texas Perennial.

Copper Canyon Daisy

Gerbera Daisies

Gerbera Daisies have long been one of my favorite plants. They are heavy feeders but surprisingly hardy. I use Osmocote and a lot of it to keep them blooming. Gerbera daisies bloom all summer with a strong first showing but more to come!

Daisies Recommended by Texas A&M:

Blackfoot Daisy (Melampodium leucanthum)
- Texas Native & Texas Superstar®
- Small, mounded perennial with white daisy-like flowers and yellow centers.
- Extremely drought-tolerant, thrives in poor, well-drained soils.
- Blooms from spring through fall with minimal water needs.
Engelmann Daisy (Engelmannia peristenia)
- Native perennial with yellow petals and a compact form.
- Heat and drought-tolerant, grows well in Central and West Texas.
- Commonly used in wildflower mixes and naturalized areas.

Other Daisies for Dry, Hot Climates:

Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata)
- Native to the Southwest U.S., produces golden-yellow flowers.
- Thrives in arid environments with sandy, rocky soils.
- Excellent for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscapes.
African Daisy (Osteospermum spp.)
- Comes in shades of white, yellow, purple, and orange.
- Prefers full sun and well-drained soil, tolerates dry conditions once established.
- Often grown as an annual in Texas heat zones.
Copper Canyon Daisy (Tagetes lemmonii)
- Tall perennial with fragrant foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
- Heat-tolerant and deer-resistant, blooms profusely in fall.
- Used as a large-scale filler or backdrop plant in dry landscapes.
Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron spp.)
- Drought-tolerant with small, dainty flowers in white, pink, or lavender.
- Ideal for naturalized gardens and rocky settings.
- Blooms over long periods with little care.

These daisies are well-suited for Texas and other dry regions due to their heat tolerance, low water requirements, and extended bloom seasons. Many also support pollinators and integrate beautifully into native or xeric garden designs.