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Questions and Answers: 2018

Question: This appeared in my garden in Indianapolis, IN. The garden gets part sun/ part shade. Thanks!

  • Question

    This appeared in my garden in Indianapolis, IN. The garden gets part sun/ part shade. Thanks!

    Answer

    Dear Sdixon00, the plant in your photographs is Eclipta prostrata (false daisy), a non-native member of the aster family. The opposite leaves and short white ray flowers are diagnostic marks for this species.