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Camphor Daisy

Rayjacksonia phyllocephala

Last reviewed: October 2026

Camphor Daisy (Rayjacksonia phyllocephala)
Photo: (c) José Francisco Colorado-Dapa, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by José Francisco Colorado-Dapa

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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Western Gulf Coastal PlainSouthern Coastal PlainSouthern Florida Coastal Plain

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.

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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: front yard, mid zone.

  • 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.

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