Dahlberg daisy (Thymophylla tenuiloba)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dahlberg daisy on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Dahlberg daisy
Thymophylla tenuiloba, commonly known as Dahlberg Daisy or Shooting Star, is a small annual or short-lived perennial plant native to North America. It is characterized by its abundant and tiny daisy-like yellow flowers, which beautifully contrast with its finely divided, aromatic foliage. It is ideal for rock gardens, path edges, or as ground cover in sunny areas, adding a cheerful and wild touch.
Native range
Southwestern United States (primarily Texas and Arizona) and northern Mexico.
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and well-drained soil, preferably sandy or gravelly, as it is very susceptible to waterlogging. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, and it is quite drought-tolerant once established. A common mistake is overwatering, which can rot its roots; it prefers drier conditions. It does not need excessive fertilization; a little compost when planting is sufficient.
How to save a dying Dahlberg daisy
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown leaves, general wilting, sparse or no flowering.
- First aid
- Check watering (dry or waterlogged soil), ensure full sun and good ventilation.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or insufficient light. It's a full sun plant.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and conditions are corrected.