A perennial wildflower in Illinois that consists of a rosette, or clustered rosettes, of basal leaves from which one or more flowering stalks develop. Flowers are yellow, daisy like and measure 1-1¾" across, consisting of 10-30 ray florets that surround a dense cluster of 50 or more disk florets
The root system consists of a short stout caudex that eventually branches, forming a cluster of plants from vegetative offsets.
Lakeside Daisy is a rare native wildflower in Illinois, having been found in only Tazewell and Will counties. It is state-listed as 'endangered' and federally listed as 'threatened'.
This wildflower is found in rocky areas with sparse vegetation. Habitat - dry dolomite prairies and gravel prairies, gravelly hill prairies, sand-gravel terraces along major rivers, ledges along cliffs, and limestone quarries.
This wildflower can be cultivated in rock gardens.

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