Straggler Daisy Calyptocarpus vialis
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- kal-ip-toe-KAR-pus VEE-uh-lis
- Description
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Horseherb is a shade tolerant groundcover in the daisy family that is typically found in woodlands, meadows, and disturbed sites.. It withstands foot traffic and mowing well and if your lawn has any shady areas, there is probably Horseherb growing in it. Tiny yellow flowers dot the bright green plants from spring to summer their nectar attracting small butterflies.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Plant struggle with heavy leaf litter from upper canopy plants.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Calyptocarpus
- Species:
- vialis
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Root Cutting
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Southern U.S.A., Caribbean, Venezuela
- Wildlife Value:
- Nectar from flowers attract sulfur and skipper butterflies.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Achene
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Flower Shape:
- Radial
- Flower Description:
- Tiny yellow daisy-like flowers bloom from spring to fall or even year-round in frost-free areas.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Deltoid
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Woodland
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Heavy Shade
- Problems:
- Weedy