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Four-Nerve Daisy

Four-Nerve Daisy

Tetraneuris scaposa

The Four-Nerve Daisy is a resilient flowering perennial that does well in Austin landscapes. Tetraneuris scaposa is a compact plant that can grow in a variety of conditions. Perfect for beds and dry rock gardens, the Four-Nerve Daisy will provide a pop of vibrancy wherever you plant it.

The Four-Nerve Daisy is a unique plant native to Texas. It works well in Austin landscaping because of its low-maintenance nature. Tetraneuris scaposa doesn’t require fertilization like other flowering plants. Furthermore, the only pruning you’ll need is removing spent flowers to maintain a tidier look. 

Watering is easy, too. This drought-tolerant plant prefers relatively dry, rocky soil with great drainage. It won’t stand pooling water or super-wet conditions. So, it’s perfect for hot Austin summers.

Four-Nerve Daisy Details

  • Common Names : Four-Nerve Daisy, Perky Sue, Bitterweed, Hymnoxys
  • Plant Type : Perennial
  • Plant Family : Asteraceae
  • Color : Gray-green leaves with yellow flowers
  • Required Lighting : Full sun with preference for afternoon shade
  • Average Height : 8 to 12 inches tall and wide
  • Watering Requirements : Low
  • Soil Preferences : Rocky, well-draining soil
  • Best For : Beds, borders and rock gardens
  • Benefits : Drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, disease-resistant, attracts pollinators

This plant only gets up to a foot tall. Initially, Tetraneuris scaposa can look like a clump of grass! The leaves are long and narrow, growing in dense clumps. When the growing season rolls around, thin and wiry stems will emerge from the center of the leaf clumps, eventually producing buds that bloom into gorgeous daisy-like flowers. The flowers feature yellow petals around a thick, orange center. 

The Four-Nerve Daisy attracts many pollinators. Best of all, it does so throughout the year. Flowers are most abundant during spring and summer, but the Four-Nerve Daisy plant can add color to your Austin landscaping even through winter. It’s a year-round beauty that doesn’t require much attention to thrive.