Gold Coin Daisy is a frost-hardy perennial that brings Mediterranean sunshine to gardens in zones 8-10, blooming from May through August with cheerful golden yellow flowers that attract butterflies. Native to Portugal, the western Mediterranean, Greece, and the Canary Islands, this compact woody-stemmed plant reaches just 6-12 inches tall and 6-18 inches wide, making it equally at home in containers or garden beds. You'll see flowers within 80 days from seed, and the plant thrives on full sun and moderate water with minimal fussing.
Full Sun
Moderate
8-10
12in H x 18in W
—
High
Hover over chart points for details
Golden yellow daisy-like flowers with darker yellow center discs bloom singly atop spathulate leaves from late spring through summer, attracting pollinators without demanding much in return. The plant's naturally prostrate, woody structure and preference for sandy, well-drained soils make it a standout choice for gardeners who struggle with heavy clay or want to escape the endless watering cycle. Its tolerance for Mediterranean-style conditions and ability to perform in container culture give you flexibility, whether you're working with coastal gardens or patios.
Gold Coin Daisy serves primarily as an ornamental flower plant, valued for its long blooming period and ability to fill containers, borders, and beds with consistent color from May through August. The edible flowers can be used as garnish or in arrangements, though the plant is grown mainly for its ornamental showy display and its role in supporting butterfly populations in the garden.
No timeline data available yet for this variety.
Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost, sowing at a depth of 1/4 inch in seed-starting mix. Maintain soil temperatures between 50-70°F for germination. Transplant seedlings into individual pots once they develop true leaves, and harden off gradually before moving outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space plants 6-18 inches apart depending on desired mature width, and plant in full sun with well-draining soil. If planting in containers, use a light, sandy potting mix rather than heavy garden soil.
Direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed, pressing seed lightly into the soil surface or covering with 1/4 inch of fine soil.
Minimal pruning is needed due to the plant's naturally compact, woody growth habit. Deadhead spent flowers throughout the blooming season to encourage continued flowering and maintain a tidier appearance. If plants become leggy or overgrown, light shaping in early spring will keep them dense and floriferous.
Enter your ZIP code to see a personalized growing calendar for this plant.
“Asteriscus maritimus hails from the Mediterranean basin, where it evolved in the coastal regions of Portugal, western Mediterranean countries, Greece, and the Canary Islands. Its origin story is written in its name: 'maritimus' speaks to its seaside heritage, a plant adapted to thrive where salt spray and lean soils are the norm. This species has moved from wild Mediterranean hillsides into garden cultivation, valued by those who appreciate plants that remember where they come from and grow best in similar conditions.”