Camphor Daisy

Heterotheca subaxillaris, Asteraceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cooley's Bundle FlowerDesmanthus cooleyi

Nitrogen Fixation

Port Royal SennaSenna italica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bearded BeggarticksBidens aristosa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop

California Fan PalmWashingtonia filifera

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Simple Bean CaperZygophyllum simplex

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Thin-leaved Mountain MintPycnanthemum montanum

Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Esparto GrassStipa tenacissima

Esparto grass produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit herbaceous plants

Superb BeardtonguePenstemon superbus

Herbaceous perennials competing for similar soil resources and potential chemical interference

Oregon GumweedGrindelia stricta

Both Asteraceae species produce similar allelopathic compounds and compete for root space

CandelillaEuphorbia antisyphilitica

Candelilla produces allelopathic compounds that may inhibit germination and growth of camphor daisy

Sessile-leaf False GoldenasterHeterotheca sessiliflora

Congeneric false goldenasters show strong competitive interference

Uses

Functions

Pollinator SupportBeneficial Insect HabitatErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntisepticRespiratory Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Camphor Daisy grow in?

Camphor Daisy grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Camphor Daisy?

Good companions for Camphor Daisy include Cooley's Bundle Flower, Port Royal Senna, Bearded Beggarticks, California Fan Palm, Simple Bean Caper.

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