Plains Blackfoot
Melampodium leucanthum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CO, KS, NM and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Blackfoot daisy is a compact native perennial that produces cheerful white daisy flowers with yellow centers throughout the summer months. This drought-tolerant plant forms neat, low mounds and thrives in full sun with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Plains Blackfoot is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The abundant daisy flowers attract bees and butterflies during the long blooming season from June through September.
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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