Operation
NICE! plant of the season
Winter 2009
Perennial: Four-nerve Daisy (Tetraneuris scaposa)
Photos: by Lon Turnbull
Description: Four-nerve Daisy,
also know as Hymenoxys, Stemmy Four-nerve Daisy and Slender-stem
Bitterweed is native to Texas and surrounding states and has been found
as far north as Kansas. It is a short, upright perennial with a
woody base that can reach 1 ft in height. The long
narrow leaves of gray-green foliage form a clump from which the flower
stems arise. When in full bloom, Four-nerve Daisy can appear covered
with flowers; 1 inch flower heads are found on each leafless
stalk. The individual flowers are long lasting.
Blooms: Bright-yellow flowers
are mostly found from February through early summer, although
Four-nerve Daisy has been known to show flowers almost every day of the
year even in the northern part of the state.
Planting sites: Four-nerve Daisy prefers full sun or part shade and must have good drainage but will grow in almost any soil.
Watering Instructions:
Water new plants and once established they shouldn't need supplemental
water. Four-nerve Daisy is very drought tolerant.
Comments: This is a great
plant for use in borders or in rock gardens. Its extended bloom
period makes it a welcome addition to gardens and landscapes,
especially in the winter. Four-nerve Daisy may be used instead of
liriope for borders; it gives more color with similar foliage.
Look for the NICE! Plant of the Season signs and information sheets on
your next visit to a participating
North Texas nursery. Thank
you for using native plants in your landscapes.
Written by: Dr. Rebecca Dickstein, Professor of Biology, University of
North Texas.
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Last noted update by
Lon: March 19, 2009.