How much sun does Arkansas Leastdaisy need?

Arkansas Leastdaisy grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Arkansas Leastdaisy bloom?

Arkansas Leastdaisy blooms in April, May, June, and July.

Where is Arkansas Leastdaisy native?

Arkansas Leastdaisy (Chaetopappa asteroides) is native to AR, KS, LA, MO and 2 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Arkansas Leastdaisy attract?

Arkansas Leastdaisy draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Is Arkansas Leastdaisy HOA-friendly?

Arkansas Leastdaisy takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Arkansas Leastdaisy

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Chaetopappa asteroides

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Arkansas Leastdaisy (Chaetopappa asteroides) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

4"–12" H × 3"–8" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AR, KS, LA, MO and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

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A compact native perennial that forms small clumps of delicate white daisy flowers from spring through mid-summer. This diminutive wildflower stays very low to the ground and works well as a groundcover or rock garden plant in sunny, dry locations.

In an HOA neighborhood

Arkansas Leastdaisy takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Very small stature may appear weedy or unkempt
Common name includes 'daisy' which HOAs often associate with weeds
Unknown dormancy appearance could be problematic

Wildlife value

The small daisy blooms attract native bees, small butterflies, and beneficial beetles throughout the long blooming season. Its compact size makes it valuable for supporting smaller pollinators that might be overlooked by larger flowering plants.

Common questions

How much sun does Arkansas Leastdaisy need?: Arkansas Leastdaisy grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Arkansas Leastdaisy bloom?: Arkansas Leastdaisy blooms in April, May, June, and July.
Where is Arkansas Leastdaisy native?: Arkansas Leastdaisy (Chaetopappa asteroides) is native to AR, KS, LA, MO and 2 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Arkansas Leastdaisy attract?: Arkansas Leastdaisy draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
Is Arkansas Leastdaisy HOA-friendly?: Arkansas Leastdaisy takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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