How to Grow and Care for Mountain daisy

White cushion mountain daisy is known for its pretty white flowers, but there is no point picking it for a flower arrangement as it's virtually stemless. Its Latin name (Celmisia sessiliflora) is named after Kelmis, a childhood friend of Zeus, while the specific epithet sessiliflora means 'with unstalked flowers.'

Common mountain daisy is a hardy alpine perennial known for its delicate, slender appearance. Towering on long stalks, its white, daisy-like flowers bloom amidst a rosette of silvery-green foliage. This unique foliage helps common mountain daisy to reflect harsh sunlight and conserve water in its rocky mountainous habitat, showcasing the plant's adaptability to extreme conditions.

The leaf bases overlap and compact to form a stout pseudostem. The flower stems reach 30 cm tall and are densely covered with white hairs. A showy solitary flower head, 3 to 5 cm across, is borne at the end of each stem. The numerous ray florets are white and the disc florets yellow.

Celmisia discolor showcases a striking contrast with silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers atop long stems. This alpine perennial thrives in New Zealand's harsh mountainous terrain, its dense, hairy leaves forming a protective barrier against cold and desiccation. Its resilience and beauty make it a unique component of subalpine ecosystems.

White mountain daisy is a hardy perennial with silvery-grey, lance-shaped foliage that forms dense, ground-hugging rosettes. Its striking white to pale yellow daisy-like flowers rise on slender stems, contrasting the plush leaves. Native to alpine regions, white mountain daisy has adapted to survive harsh, rocky environments, showcasing its resilience and the splendor of mountain flora.