Looking for the best Copper Canyon Daisy care tips for your Austin garden? Tagetes lemmonii, commonly known as the Copper Canyon Daisy, is a must-have for Central Texas landscapes. This Texas native shrub is famous for its bright yellow, daisy-like blooms that explode with color in the fall.  This provides a much-needed burst of energy just as other plants begin to fade.

In this video, Vivero Growers Nursery explores essential  tips on Copper Canyon Daisy.  Is is incredible drought tolerant and deer resistant plant.  (As always, remember deer resistant is not the same as deer-proof).  We also discuss its unique, pungent fragrance—often described as a mix of marigold and citrus—which helps deter pests while attracting butterflies and pollinators.

Proper Copper Canyon Daisy care also involves strategic pruning and seasonal maintenance to keep the plant looking its best. Because this perennial can grow quite large and become leggy, we share expert tips on when and how to cut it back. Typically, a hard pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain a tidy, mounded shape and ensures a massive flush of flowers every autumn. Cut back this perennial to maintain a tidy shape and ensure a massive flush of flowers every autumn. Watch now to see how this resilient beauty can provide late-season interest to your butterfly garden!