A bright and resilient western daisy, Xanthisma coloradoense is native to the dry slopes and foothills of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, where it thrives in gravelly soils and open grasslands. This low-growing perennial forms tidy mounds of narrow, gray-green foliage, topped in late spring to summer with a profusion of pink, starry daisies. Its compact habit, typically under 8 inches tall, makes it a perfect choice for rock gardens, troughs, and dryland plantings, where its cheerful flowers provide weeks of color.
Adapted to sun-baked, well-drained sites, this species requires full sun and gritty, lean soil to perform at its best. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives with minimal supplemental water. Hardy to USDA Zones 4–8, Xanthisma coloradoense is a rugged and easy-care perennial that brings a splash of western charm to rock gardens, dry borders, or native plantings. Its sunny blooms and neat stature make it especially rewarding for gardeners seeking durable beauty in challenging conditions
A bright and resilient western daisy, Xanthisma coloradoense is native to the dry slopes and foothills of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, where it thrives in gravelly soils and open grasslands. This low-growing perennial forms tidy mounds of narrow, gray-green foliage, topped in late spring to summer with a profusion of pink, starry daisies. Its compact habit, typically under 8 inches tall, makes it a perfect choice for rock gardens, troughs, and dryland plantings, where its cheerful flowers provide weeks of color.
Adapted to sun-baked, well-drained sites, this species requires full sun and gritty, lean soil to perform at its best. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives with minimal supplemental water. Hardy to USDA Zones 4–8, Xanthisma coloradoense is a rugged and easy-care perennial that brings a splash of western charm to rock gardens, dry borders, or native plantings. Its sunny blooms and neat stature make it especially rewarding for gardeners seeking durable beauty in challenging conditions
