Quick answer: Blackfoot daisy (Melampodium leucanthum) is native to 6 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
Photo: Sue in az, Wikimedia Commons (PUBLIC DOMAIN)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky, limestone |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Nov |
| Height | 6-12 in |
| Wildlife value | Bees, butterflies |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Blackfoot daisy
Where is Blackfoot daisy native?
Blackfoot daisy (Melampodium leucanthum) is native to Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Blackfoot daisy bloom?
Blackfoot daisy blooms Mar-Nov. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Blackfoot daisy need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky, limestone. Mature height: 6-12 in.
Is Blackfoot daisy good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies.
Is Blackfoot daisy deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Blackfoot daisy is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Blackfoot daisy?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Melampodium leucanthum by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Blackfoot daisy.
- Chocolate flower Berlandiera lyrata
- Rocky Mountain zinnia Zinnia grandiflora
- Woolly paperflower Psilostrophe tagetina
- Desert marigold Baileya multiradiata
- Rocky Mountain penstemon Penstemon strictus
- Lewis flax (blue flax) Linum lewisii
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