Plant of the Month: October 2013
0Angelita Daisy
Angelita Daisy is a star-performing, long-blooming, drought-tolerant addition to western gardens.
Tetraneuris (Hymenoxys) acaulis
- Plant Form: Perennial Flower/ Small Shrub
- Water Use: Low – Moderate
- Mature Size: 1’ tall, 1-2’ wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Bloom Time: March – November (year-round in low desert)
- Native to: Western North America
- Hardiness: Cold Hardy to 5°F or less
Angelita Daisy is a cheery, compact perennial at home either in tight spaces, or used to create impact as a groundcover when planted in masses on 1-foot centers. Slender, dark-green leaves compliment the profuse, golden yellow flowers that grow on leafless stems above the foliage. Remove spent flowers every few months to keep plants looking fresh over their long bloom period. At higher elevations, flowers are concentrated in summer months, but at low elevations, Angelita Daisy blooms all year. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Perfect in rock gardens, borders, containers, parkways, or combined with cacti and succulents.
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