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Basindaisy

Platyschkuhria integrifolia

Last reviewed: June 2026

Basindaisy (Platyschkuhria integrifolia)
Photo: (c) Bobby McCabe, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Bobby McCabe

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.

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.

Does Basindaisy fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.