Basindaisy
Platyschkuhria integrifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown
Basindaisy (Platyschkuhria integrifolia) 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
6"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, MT, NM and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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