Damianita is grown for its foliage and the structure it brings to a planting. Notably, it shrugs off deer, shrugs off dry spells, and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its spring flowers are a moderate draw for native bees and butterflies.
Damianita — the short answer
Damianita: full sun, pH 7–8.5.
- Soil pH
- 7–8.5
- Growable Ground Plant Database
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Growable Ground Plant Database
Plant data: Growable Ground Plant Database, compiled from FAO ECOCROP, USDA PLANTS and university Extension sources — each tile names its own row's source, because per-field provenance varies.
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What Damianita is
Damianita grows as a perennial and reaches around two feet at maturity. It blooms yellow in spring. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Damianita
Damianita does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 7 to 8.5, on fast-draining ground. It needs a growing season of at least 200 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
Data pending
Soil pH
7 - 8.5
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Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
excessive (dry/moderately dry)
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Mature Height
2 ft
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Frost-Free Days
200+
The frost-free stretch it needs start to finish — short-season areas may need an indoor head start.
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Start the season right
Plant damianita in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Damianita prefers pH 7 to 8.5 (Growable Ground Plant Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Keep it in good form
Prune damianita to shape as it grows; the reward is its foliage and structure, not a harvest, so steady upkeep is the whole job.
Where Damianita thrives
Whether damianita thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
What grows around Damianita
Growing guides for damianita
In rotation planning, damianita counts as a Other — beds recover best when other crops don’t follow each other in the same spot year over year. (Growable Ground derivation — crop-rotation group from botanical family)
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — damianita isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Damianita offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.)
Your land is one point inside Damianita's range
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How we know this about Damianita
The figures above are cited per row, not per site: the pH band names this plant’s own source column, the three temperature figures each carry their own, and days-to-maturity cites the publication that actually lists it. All of it comes from the Growable Ground Plant Database — a compilation over FAO ECOCROP, USDA PLANTS, and university Extension sources, published openly with per-field provenance.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I grow Damianita in my zone?
Zone data for damianita is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Damianita?
Most growers plant damianita after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 200-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Damianita need?
Damianita needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Damianita need?
Damianita prefers soil pH 7 to 8.5, on fast-draining ground (Growable Ground Plant Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Damianita attract pollinators?
Yes — damianita's flowers are a solid nectar source for native bees and butterflies. (Source: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.)
Is Damianita safe for pets?
Damianita is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data. Always supervise pets around new plantings. (Source: ASPCA.)