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Whitedaisy Tidy Tips

Scientific Name: Layia glandulosa (Hook.) Hook. & Arn.
Synonym: Blepharipappus glandulosus, Layia glandulosa ssp. lutea
Family: Asteraceae

Layia glandulosa, © Gary A. Monroe. Washoe Co., NV

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Western USA (Arizona, California, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington), northwestern Mexico, Open sandy soils below 8000',

Growth Habits: Low, branched cool-season annual, 4 to 16 inches tall (10-40 cm); pubscent stem and leaves

Watering Needs: Little water, needs good drainage, prefers sandy soils

Propagation: Seeds in autumn or spring

The genus is named after George Tradescent Lay, botanist on the ship the Blossom, in early 19th century.

Blooming Habits:
The Whitedaisy Tidy Tips bears daisy-like flowers, 0.6 to 1.6 inches in diameter (1.5-4 cm), with pure white rays (sometimes aging to rose) and a center of yellow disk flowers, in spring

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