Camphor Daisy
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
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
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.
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.
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.