Basindaisy
Platyschkuhria integrifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, MT, NM and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Basindaisy forms compact, low mounds of small leaves. It produces cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers throughout summer, creating a tidy groundcover that thrives in dry conditions with minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Basindaisy is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This plant attracts native bees and butterflies during its long summer blooming period. Its small stature makes it ideal for pollinator gardens where space is limited.
Common questions
- How much sun does Basindaisy need?
- Basindaisy grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Basindaisy bloom?
- Basindaisy blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Basindaisy native?
- Basindaisy (Platyschkuhria integrifolia) is native to AZ, CO, MT, NM and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Basindaisy attract?
- Basindaisy draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Basindaisy HOA-friendly?
- Basindaisy is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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