Straggler Daisy
(Calyptocarpus vialis)
Straggler Daisy (Calyptocarpus vialis)
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Jean Pawek
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Calyptocarpus vialis, commonly known as Straggler Daisy or Horseherb, is a perennial herb that can be evergreen in warmer climates and deciduous in cooler regions. It is native to a variety of habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and roadsides in the Southeastern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. This low-growing plant typically reaches a height of 0.5-1 feet and spreads 0.3-0.5 feet, forming a dense mat of foliage. Straggler Daisy has small, oval to heart-shaped leaves and produces tiny, star-shaped yellow flowers from spring through fall, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators.
Straggler Daisy is valued for its use as a ground cover, especially in shady areas where grass might struggle to grow. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. It can also be used in container plantings or as a filler between stepping stones, due to its ability to withstand light foot traffic. While it prefers part shade, it can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, and it adapts to various soil types with good drainage. This plant is not commonly affected by diseases or pests, but it can spread aggressively in favorable conditions, potentially becoming weedy.CC BY-SA 4.0
Straggler Daisy is valued for its use as a ground cover, especially in shady areas where grass might struggle to grow. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. It can also be used in container plantings or as a filler between stepping stones, due to its ability to withstand light foot traffic. While it prefers part shade, it can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade, and it adapts to various soil types with good drainage. This plant is not commonly affected by diseases or pests, but it can spread aggressively in favorable conditions, potentially becoming weedy.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, grasslands, and roadsides
Other Names
Common Names: Horseherb, Lawnflower, Creeping Cinderella-Weed, Creeping Cinderella Weed, Hierba De Caballo, Hierba Del Caballo, 金腰箭舅
Scientific Names: , Calyptocarpus vialis, Blainvillea tampicana, Synedrella vialis, Oligogyne tampicana, Calyptocarpus tampicanus, Zexmenia hispidula,
GBIF Accepted Name: Calyptocarpus vialis Less.