Camphor Daisy
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Camphor Daisy (Rayjacksonia phyllocephala) 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
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Native to
FL, LA, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Camphor Daisy is a compact annual wildflower that produces cheerful yellow daisy-like blooms nearly year-round in Texas. This reliable native thrives in full sun with moderate water and forms neat, bushy mounds up to 3 feet tall and wide.
In an HOA neighborhood
Camphor Daisy is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
An exceptional pollinator plant that attracts butterflies and bees throughout most of the year due to its extended blooming period. The long flowering season makes it particularly valuable for sustaining pollinator populations.
Common questions
- How much sun does Camphor Daisy need?
- Camphor Daisy grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Camphor Daisy bloom?
- Camphor Daisy blooms in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
- Where is Camphor Daisy native?
- Camphor Daisy (Rayjacksonia phyllocephala) is native to FL, LA, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Camphor Daisy attract?
- Camphor Daisy draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Camphor Daisy HOA-friendly?
- Camphor Daisy is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate 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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