• The pale pinkish-white flower of Low Townsendia (Townsendia exscapa) sits nearly flat against the ground, its narrow petals radiating around a soft yellow center. Surrounded by fuzzy, gray-green leaves, this low-growing plant hugs the soil in open prairie settings.
  • Three blooms of Low Townsendia (Townsendia exscapa) cluster tightly together, their crisp white petals and creamy yellow centers shining against the dry, rocky soil. The small, ground-hugging rosette of leaves is barely visible beneath the striking daisy-like flowers.
  • A dense rosette of silvery green foliage cradles several Low Townsendia (Townsendia exscapa) blooms, each with delicate white rays and a pale yellow disk. The flowers sit close to the ground, blending seamlessly into the sandy, rocky prairie habitat.
  • Low Townsendia (Townsendia exscapa) forms a tidy mound of white blooms nestled tightly to the earth, with faint blushes of pink on a few outer petals. Its small, woolly leaves and compact form allow it to thrive in harsh, open prairie soils.
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Townsendia exscapa - Low Townsendia

Townsendia exscapa - Low Townsendia

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Low Townsendia is a tiny but striking native biennial, hugging the ground with a dense rosette of silvery-green leaves that readily reseeds itself. In early spring, it bursts into bloom with large, daisy-like flowers in soft shades of white to pale pink, each with a golden-yellow center. One of the first wildflowers to bloom, it provides early-season pollen and nectar for native bees emerging from hibernation. Thriving in dry, rocky soils and open prairie landscapes, this hardy native is well-adapted to tough conditions, including drought and high elevations.

Low Townsendia is ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, alpine plantings, dry prairies, and native restoration projects in well-drained, sunny sites. Its delicate yet resilient charm makes it perfect for edging pathways or tucking into crevice gardens where drought tolerance is valued. Highly deer resistant, its low growth form and tough, hairy leaves deter browsing.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Beginner
Growing Difficulty: Intermediate
Speed of Growth: Moderate
Age to First Bloom: 1-2

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 20

Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly

Height

  • Under 6"

Width

  • Under 6"

Bloom Colour

  • Pink
  • White

Month of Bloom

  • April
  • May
  • June

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Bees
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to North America, Low Townsendia is found in AB, SK, MB, and southern BC, with it's extending southward into the western and central US. It thrives in prairies, foothills, and montane regions, in dry grasslands, open prairies, sagebrush flats, and rocky outcrops.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Townsendia exscapa has no widely documented edible or medicinal uses.