This genus of conspicuous Aster like flowers deserves to be better known.

Growing Habits of Townsendia

• This perennial genus comes from North America and Mexico.
• Some Townsendia are tall, erect plants, like typical daisies, others form small, leafy rosettes, or have a sprawling, prostrate appearance.
• The plants like a sunny well drained spot or they will be short lived.
• Sow seed in gritty compost and surround plants with grit or gravel.

Some Species of Townsendia.

• Townsendia formosa shown above has lilac coloured flowers above thin narrow foliage.
• Townsedia grandiflora has large violet flowers 1-2″ wide on 5-10″ stems in summer.
• Townsendia exscapa has white or pale pink flowers.
• Information on the other 20+ species by L M Shultz