Family: Asteraceae, Aster view all from this family

Description Damiantia is a 1-2 ft., bushy, low-growing shrub with stems rising in a mounded or bouquet form from a woody base. This is a very leafy plant – the narrow, fragrant foliage is everywhere except on the 1-3 in. long peduncles. These extend from branch tips and bear a solitary, yellow, composite flower. Flowers are abundant.

Habitat Limestone sites in desert plains and mountains.

Range Edwards Plateau and Trans-Pecos, Texas, New Mexico, and adjacent Mexico.

Discussion Technically a shrub; used like a flower. Very drought-tolerant. Creates a vivid, yellow carpet when massed. Excellent border plant for flower bed or a ground cover for hillsides or hot exposed areas.

Comments Technically a shrub; used like a flower. Very drought-tolerant. Creates a vivid, yellow carpet when massed. Excellent border plant for flower bed or a ground cover for hillsides or hot exposed areas.

Exposure Preference Sun.

Flower May - September

Native Distribution Edwards Plateau & Trans-Pecos in Texas, New Mexico & adjacent Mexico

Site Preference Limestone sites in desert plains & mountains

Soil Preference Rocky, limestone soils.