Calyptocarpus vialis
Straggler Daisy (Horseherb) is a shade-loving native groundcover featuring small yellow daisy flowers that bloom year-round in frost-free months. Highly resilient to foot traffic and drought, it forms soft green carpets beneath oak canopies where grasses fail. It provides nectar for small butterflies and serves as a host plant for Bordered Patch caterpillars.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Semi-Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
This species serves as an essential host plant for caterpillar larvae of: Bordered Patch.
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