Carpeting Pincushion Flower (Pterocephalus)

Pterocephalus (Carpeting Pincushion Daisy) - a member of a widespread genus of wildflowers found in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Preferred growing conditions

• Plant in most soil types, including dry clay planted in a full sun location.
• Mulch with gravel.
• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the plant. Thereafter, weekly or bi-weekly deep watering is all this plant needs.
• Deadheading is not needed. Mauve-pink daisies form fuzzy red seed heads after pollination. These can be lightly scratched off to clean up the plants if needed.
• Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half-and-half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good-quality compost. Spread over the top of the foliage and water in to push the fertilizer mix through to the ground.

Special comments

• This is an evergreen species that doesn't need to be trimmed unless stems are damaged.
• Plants can be divided if more are needed elsewhere in the garden. Otherwise, leave it undisturbed.