Groundcovers
Damianita
Chrysactinia mexicana
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Fragrant foliage and a good groundcover for courtyards. Seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals.
The Basics
Type: GroundcoversSun: Full/reflected SunHardiness: 0°FWater: LowNative: New Mexico, western Texas, MexicoGrowth
Growth Rate: SlowMature Height: 2'Mature Width: 2'Mature Form: MoundingFoliage
EvergreenColor: Dark greenTexture: FineWildlife
Birds Butterflies Other pollinators Small mammalsFlowers
Flower Color: YellowSeason: Spring, FallComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F15672043959b895.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward