Flaigg, Norman G.
Tetraneuris scaposa var. scaposa (DC.) Greene
Four-nerve daisy, Hymenoxys, Stemmy four-nerve daisy, Bitterweed
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Four-nerve Daisy is a low, upright, silvery
perennial to1 ft., from a woody base. The
solitary stem is much-branched at the base forming a clump. The
solitary flower heads occur at the end of silky, leafless stalks. The tip of each yellow
ray flower is three-toothed. Four dark purple veins are visible on both sides of the ray. Disk flowers are also yellow. Long, narrow, silvery-green leaves are crowded mostly toward the base.
Flower petals become reflexed with age and remain on the plant a long time. Flowers have an unpleasant odor when picked.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Herb Leaf Retention: Evergreen Size Notes: 8-12 inches tall.
Flower:
Fruit: Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: CO , IL , KS , NM , OK , TX
Native Distribution: W. Kansas to Oklahoma and Texas, west to Colorado and New Mexico; reported in Illinois.
Native Habitat: Dry plains; rocky hillsides.
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Conditions Comments: Four-nerve Daisy is a low, upright, silvery
perennial with yellow disk flowers. Great for a rock garden, or garden border.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Foliage: yes
Nectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Last Update: 2008-12-17
