Pincushion Daisy

Rescue Propagated- This plant was propagated from plants rescued by the Native Plant Rescue Project

Pincushion Daisy, Perfumeballs, Rayless Gaillardia

Gaillardia suavis

Family- Aster

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau

Light Requirements- Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies 

Bloom Time- March-June, *Adequate moisture could encourage blooms till fall

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial 

Height- 1’- 2.5’

Width- 1’-2.5’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Prairie, Woodland’s edge

Additional Information- Pom pom like flowerhead. Cool cut flowers. Very fragrant. Leave seed heads for bird food. The leaves grow in a rosette near the ground and leafless stems shoot up and hold the pincushion flower heads. Can form dense clumps and is nice in mass planting.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots. Biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground. I recommend not taking the plants out of the pot before planting, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)