Perennial – Montauk Daisy

Montauk Daisy

Botanical name: nipponanthemum nipponicum 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: can reach up to 3 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: fall 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Flower color: green 

Foliage color: white 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed and cut back in the spring before new growth emerges 

Propagation methods: propagate by division or seed sowing 

Landscape use: borders, mass planting, pollinator gardens, container plant

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, drought tolerant, salt tolerant 

Watering instructions: allow the first 1-2 inches of water dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new blooms emerge

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: aster, sedum, other daisies 

Toxicity level: slightly toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large amounts for extended periods of time 

Invasive species: no