Annual
Camphor Daisy
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
Varieties We Carry
StandardRayjacksonia phyllocephala
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$9.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size0.5-2 feet × 1-3 feet
About Camphor Daisy
Camphor Daisy (Rayjacksonia phyllocephala) is a Florida and Gulf Coast native annual-to-perennial that thrives in dry, sandy, coastal soils, bearing small yellow daisy-like flowers with a distinctive camphor scent primarily in fall through early winter. It is an excellent low-maintenance native for NE Florida beach dune gardens and xeric landscapes. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Requires full sun and is well-adapted to NE Florida's coastal and sandy inland conditions. Plant in open, unobstructed exposures; shade reduces blooming and weakens plants.
Water
Extremely low water needs once established — this Florida native thrives in dry, sandy soils and tolerates salt spray and drought. Supplemental irrigation is rarely needed and overwatering causes decline.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant directly in NE Florida's native sandy or coastal soil with no amendment required. Fertilizer is unnecessary and may be counterproductive. Camphor Daisy is a low-input native ideally suited to beach dune gardens, dry roadsides, and naturalized areas.
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Common questions
Is Camphor Daisy a good plant for St. Augustine?
Camphor Daisy is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 0.5-2 feet × 1-3 feet.