Copper Canyon Daisy (Tagetes lemmoni)
un/Shade: Prefers full sun; part shade OK
Flowers: Bright yellow-orange daisy like flowers from late October till hard
freezing weather. Blooms a much lesser amount in spring.
Landscape Use: Good as a background plant, shrub substitute during the
growing season, or excellent trailing over a wall. Is one of the few plants that
are awesome around Thanksgiving.
Container Use: Not thought of as a container plant but can do well with proper
watering, fertilization and trimming.
Size: 3 feet tall and 5’ feet wide within two years.
Type: Perennial that returns faithfully after freezing weather in spring.
Deer Resistance: Very deer resistant.
Hummingbirds/Butterflies: Butterflies love it.
Drought Tolerance: Very drought tolerant but looks best with regular
watering.
Soil: Not particular about soil as long as it drains well and does not remain
constantly wet. Does well in rocky soil or even better with soil enhancement.
Water: Smart Watering Principle=Water well when first planted then allow to
dry slightly, without wilting, then water deeply again, etc. Easy Watering
Principle= Water every day the first week; every second day the second week;
every third day the third week; every fourth day the fourth week; every fifth day
the fifth week. A soaking rainfall should last for about two weeks worth of
watering. Do not keep constantly wet.
Fertilizer: Looks even better with regular fertilization.
Maintenance Tips: A common complaint is that the plant gets too large, so
make sure you have room for the 3x5 foot size since it will cover up smaller
plantings in its area. Keep the plant tidier and smaller by cutting it back often.
You can train it into a formal shape if you like. Stop trimming by the end of
September so that you will not interfere with its awesome late fall bloom. Keep
away from artificial lights such as porch lights and street lights, etc.
Rating: Rates high as a landscape plant.
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