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Genus Thymophylla

Thymophylla Thymophylla tenuiloba Photo/Illustration: Steve Aitken
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The genus Thymophylla contains about a dozen species of bushy annuals, biennials, perennials, and subshrubs that are strongly aromatic. These plants are native to dry slopes and prairies in the U.S., Mexico, and Central America. They flower abundantly from spring to summer with yellow or orange, small, daisy-like blooms. Use as bedding, or in a container or hanging basket.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Bushy habit; strongly aromatic; abundant daisy-like flowers.
 Care: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun.  
 Propagation: Seed may be sown in situ in mid- to late spring, or at 50° to 55°F indoors in mid-spring. Plant out after last frost.
 Problems: Infrequent.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Thymophylla

Thymophylla tenuiloba Thymophylla tenuiloba
(Dahlberg daisy, Golden fleece, Shooting star) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This fragrant annual is covered with delicate, daisy-like yellow blossoms in July and August. It is best grown as a groundcover, between paving stones, or in a rock garden. It has needle-like, almost ferny leaves and grows to 1 foot tall and wide.