Mount Atlas Daisy
Scientific Name: Anacyclus depressus
Synonym: Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus
Family: Asteraceae
Sunset®: 3-24,30-34,39
USDA: 4-10
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Morocco
Growth Habits: Short-lived perennial, forming a spreading mat, 6 inches tall (15 cm), 1.5 feet spread (45 cm); fern-like finely divided dark grayish-green leaves
Watering Needs: Low water use, needs good drainage, dislikes constant humidity, prefers a slightly alkaline soil
Propagation: Seeds in winter
Anacyclus pyrethrum, Curtis Botanical Magazine
Blooming Habits:
White single daisy-like flowers, 1.2 to 2 inches in diameter (3-5 cm), yellow center and 'petals' with red undersides, closing in the evenings and on cloudy days, in late spring and early summer.
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