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California Native Plant

Tetraneuris acaulis

Angelita Daisy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A small, dense perennial forming 1' tall and wide mound. Yellow 1" daisies appear year-round, heaviest in spring. Prefers full sun, and can handle poor soils, but requires at least monthly watering to maintain its appearance. Water weekly in low desert. Native across southwest 4-7000'. Leaves are slender, green. Needs good drainage. Goes dormant at about 10 degrees F. Remove old seed heads.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.