Arkansas Leastdaisy
Chaetopappa asteroides
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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