Platylossa (Tidy Tips)
Tidy-tips is a wildflower native to western North America that blooms once a year. It's a daisy-like, annual glandular plant with small, rough hairy leaves. The entire plant stands less than a foot tall and is around 4–12 inches (10–30 cm) thick. Taproots are the most common type of root, but fibrous roots can also be found. The three-toothed white tips of the ray flowers contrast with the deep-yellow petal bases.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 10,938 | 166 |
| 1OZ | 21,875 | 331 |
| 1/4LB | 87,500 | 1,325 |
| 1/2LB | 175,000 | 2,650 |
| 1LB | 350,000 | 5,300 |
| 5LB | 1,750,000 | 26,500 |
Scientific Name: Platylossa
Common Name: Tidy Tips
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: California and Baja Mexico
Height: 4-12 "
Spread: 2 "
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Winter, Spring
Attracts: Birds
Flower Shape: Showy, Good Cut
Flower Color: Yellow Petals with White Tips
Resistant: Deer
Water Requirement: Low
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Garden Uses: Meadows, Butterfly Gardens, Beds