Stemless Four-Nerve Daisy

(Tetraneuris acaulis)

Stemless Four-Nerve Daisy (Tetraneuris acaulis)

Curtis Clark assumed

CC BY-SA 2.5

Image By: Curtis Clark assumed

Recorded By:

Copyright Notice: Photo by: Curtis Clark assumed | License Type: CC BY-SA 2.5 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5 | Uploader: Curtis Clark | Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Title: Hymenoxys_acaulis_head_2003-03-11.jpg | Notes: {{Information| |Description = ''[[Teucrium fruticans]]'', Lippenblütler (Lamiaceae) - Italien/Italia/Italy: Apulien/Puglia, Prov. Bari, Castel del Monte S Andria |Source = selbst fotografiert - my own photo |Date = 16. Mai 2008 |Author = [[Us

Estimated Native Range

Summary

Tetraneuris acaulis, commonly known as Stemless Four-Nerve Daisy, is an evergreen perennial herb native to open, rocky sites, and grasslands in the Mountain West and Great Plains of the United States. It typically grows to a modest height of 10-30 centimeters (4-12 inches). The plant forms a basal rosette of narrow, linear leaves that may be hairy or hairless, and glandular or non-glandular. The flower heads are borne singly on leafless, hairy stalks. Each head has 8 to 21 bright yellow ray florets, each up to 2 centimeters long, encircling numerous small yellow disc florets. The showy flowers bloom from late spring to early fall, attracting pollinators. The fruits are small, dry achenes.

Stemless Four-Nerve Daisy is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and native plant gardens. It thrives in full sun and requires minimal water once established, preferring well-drained soils. This plant is low-maintenance and is not commonly affected by diseases or pests, although overwatering can lead to root rot. It is not known for aggressive roots or invasiveness.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Herb, Subshrub
Height: 0.5-1 feet
Width: 1-1.5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering Season: Winter, Spring
Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Low
Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Open, rocky sites, and grasslands in the Mountain West and Great Plains

Other Names

Common Names: Angelita Daisy, Butte Marigold, Stemless Four-Nerved Daisy, Stemless Rubberweed, Hyménoxys Acaule, Stemless Actinea, Stemless Four Nerve Daisy, Stemless Hymenoxys

Scientific Names: , Tetraneuris acaulis, Hymenoxys acaulis, Actinea acaulis, Hymenoxys acaulis var. acaulis, Actinea acaulis var. simplex, Actinella acaulis, Tetraneuris simplex, Actinella leptoclada, Tetraneuris eradiata

GBIF Accepted Name: Tetraneuris acaulis (Pursh) Greene