Tetraneuris Species, Four-Nerve Daisy, Slender-Stem Bitterweed

Tetraneurisscaposa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tetraneuris (tet-ruh-NYUR-iss)
Species
scaposa (ska-POH-suh)
Synonym
Hymenoxys scaposa
Tetraneuris scaposa var. argyrocaulon
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Queen Creek, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Huntington, Arkansas

Albuquerque, New Mexico(2 reports)

Altus, Oklahoma

Alvarado, Texas

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Colleyville, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Florence, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas(3 reports)

Garland, Texas

Kyle, Texas

Lockhart, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Princeton, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

San Marcos, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

Saint George, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Alvarado, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2010 | positive

Great plant! In my zone, 7b-8a, it blooms early spring to fall in flushes. Stays low, and is well mannered. (not invasive) I have several...Read More

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Huntington, AR | March 2008 | positive

Planted this in raised desert bed on west wall, has bloomed without stopping since February 2007, slowed down a bit during winter but not...Read More

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Scottsdale, AZ (Zone 9b) | December 2007 | positive

Interesting observation: Although still blooming, in winter night temps, the blooms turn a beautiful shade of orange.

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Kyle, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2005 | positive

These look great when mixed with purple Pincushions (also evergreen); purple and yellow heads bobbling around on the Texas summer breezes.

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | October 2003 | positive

San Antonio, Tx.
This is an evergreen native Texas perennial that has short tufts of grayish-green, grassy looking foliage that pr...Read More

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