Tidytips
Layia Platyglossa
Overview
Tidytips (Layia platyglossa) is a cheerful annual, native to California, showcasing bright yellow daisy-like flowers with distinct white tips. It reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads approximately 12 inches wide. Thriving in full sun, it requires well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Blooming from spring to early summer, Tidytips adds a burst of color and attracts pollinators, making it a vibrant accent in wildflower gardens.
Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 3–10Type Annual
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Annual
- Family
- Asteraceae
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