Huisache Daisy
Amblyolepis setigera
Last reviewed: August 2026
Huisache daisy is a low-water annual forb that blooms yellow from March through May, thriving in sunny Texas fields and roadsides.
Toxicity unknown
Huisache Daisy (Amblyolepis setigera) 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
part sun
Water
low
Size
6"–15" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
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Huisache Daisy is a low-growing annual wildflower that produces cheerful yellow daisy-like blooms from March through May. This compact Texas native forms neat mounds and provides reliable spring color in water-wise landscapes. It typically self-seeds for the following year but maintains a tidy appearance during its growing season.
Growing Huisache Daisy
Grow Huisache Daisy in part sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 15 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Huisache Daisy is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
The bright yellow flowers attract butterflies, native bees, and other nectar-feeding insects during the critical spring blooming period. This plant serves as an important early-season nectar source when many other flowers are not yet available.
Common questions
- When does Huisache daisy bloom?
- Huisache daisy typically flowers from March through May, producing bright yellow daisy-like blooms on branching stems.
- How much water does Huisache daisy need?
- This plant is adapted to low water conditions and does well in dry, well-drained soils without regular irrigation once established.
- What kind of light does Huisache daisy prefer?
- Huisache daisy grows best in full sun to part sun, where it produces the most abundant flowering.
- What pollinators visit Huisache daisy?
- Butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects are commonly seen visiting the flowers during the spring bloom period.
- Is Huisache Daisy HOA-friendly?
- Huisache Daisy is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
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
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- 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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