Lazy Daisy
Aphanostephus skirrhobasis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Lazy Daisy is a compact annual wildflower that produces cheerful white daisy-like blooms with yellow centers from spring through fall. This low-growing native forms small clumps and provides reliable color throughout most of the growing season with minimal water requirements.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lazy Daisy is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
The long blooming period makes this an excellent nectar source for butterflies and native bees from spring through fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Lazy Daisy need?
- Lazy Daisy grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Lazy Daisy bloom?
- Lazy Daisy blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Lazy Daisy native?
- Lazy Daisy (Aphanostephus skirrhobasis) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Lazy Daisy attract?
- Lazy Daisy draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Lazy Daisy HOA-friendly?
- Lazy Daisy is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
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.
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