Flowering Plants

Damianita

Chrysactinia mexicana

$40.00

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Very Low
Mature Height: 1–2 ft
Mature Width: 1–2 ft
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Flower Color: Yellow
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 0°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

Damianita thrives in the challenging desert climate of Las Cruces, providing a cheerful display of yellow daisy-like flowers most of the year. It's extremely drought-tolerant and easy to care for.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Xeriscape
Front Yards
Pollinator Gardens
Accents

Full Sun
Very Low Water
1–2 ft

Botanical Name: Chrysactinia mexicana
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial shrub
Mature Size: 1–2 feet tall and 1–2 feet wide
Flower Color: Bright golden-yellow
Bloom Time: Spring through fall, with heaviest flowering in spring and fall
Foliage: Fine, needle-like, aromatic green leaves with a resinous scent
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Very low once established; highly drought-tolerant
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, rocky, or poor soil
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators
Special Attributes: Excellent desert native, extremely heat and drought tolerant, deer resistant, long-blooming, and ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, borders, and mass plantings
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–10