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Drummond's sleepy daisy

Xanthisma texanum var. drummondii

Drummond's sleepy daisy (Xanthisma texanum var. drummondii) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Dec.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
annual
Native range
Native to AZ, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–10b
Mature size
6"–3'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–Dec
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Drummond's sleepy daisy (Xanthisma texanum var. drummondii)
Xanthisma texanum var. drummondii — Drummond's sleepy daisy. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Chet Burrier, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Drummond's sleepy daisy (Xanthisma texanum var. drummondii) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Dec. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, drummond's sleepy daisy pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria).

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