Straggler Daisy
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Calyptocarpus vialis
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Straggler Daisy is a shade-tolerant groundcover. Prefers full sun and is drought-tolerant. Easy to propagate, it thrives in a variety of soils. Straggler Daisy is growing in popularity as a grass substitute for naturalized lawns, but note that it goes dormant in cold winters.
- Scientific Name: Calyptocarpus vialis
- Common Names: Straggler Daisy, Horseherb, Hierba Del Caballo, Lawnflower
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 6 inches
- Leaves: Opposite, triangular to lanceolate
- Flowers:Yellow
- Bloom Time: March through November
- Wildlife Benefits: The flowers attract small butterflies and skippers.
Where to Find It
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