Parry's Townsend Daisy
Townsendia parryi
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Parry's Townsend Daisy (Townsendia parryi) 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
3"–8" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
ID, MT, NV, OR and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Parry's townsend daisy is a compact native wildflower that forms low cushions of small white or pale purple daisy-like blooms. This diminutive perennial thrives in full sun with minimal water, making it ideal for rock gardens and dry slopes. It blooms reliably from May through July, providing consistent color during late spring and early summer.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parry's Townsend Daisy takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely small size may appear insignificant in formal landscapes
- Wild daisy appearance conflicts with manicured aesthetic
- Unknown dormant season appearance creates uncertainty
Wildlife value
This native daisy attracts bees and beetles during its extended blooming period. Its small stature makes it particularly valuable for supporting smaller native pollinators that might be overlooked by larger flowering plants.
Common questions
- How much sun does Parry's Townsend Daisy need?
- Parry's Townsend Daisy grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Parry's Townsend Daisy bloom?
- Parry's Townsend Daisy blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Parry's Townsend Daisy native?
- Parry's Townsend Daisy (Townsendia parryi) is native to ID, MT, NV, OR and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Parry's Townsend Daisy attract?
- Parry's Townsend Daisy draws bees and beetles.
- Is Parry's Townsend Daisy HOA-friendly?
- Parry's Townsend Daisy takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). 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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