Four-nerve Daisy
Tetraneuris scaposa
FAMILY: Asteraceae (Aster Family)A resilient evergreen native Texas herbaceous that provides year-round foliage and structure to the landscape. Native across the Central Great Plains, Chihuahuan Deserts, Cross Timbers, Edwards Plateau, High Plains, Southern Texas Plains, and Southwestern Tablelands, Four-nerve Daisy (Tetraneuris scaposa) thrives in local conditions while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. Its dense, persistent foliage provides year-round thermal cover, privacy screening, and evergreen architectural structure. During spring, summer, and fall, the plant produces green, yellow flower clusters. Flowering is followed by fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene that add vibrant visual contrast and seasonal interest. The species provides essential habitat and food, supporting Nectar Insects. Thriving in clay, dry, limestone, rocky, sand, and well drained, Four-nerve Daisy demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions. It features high deer resistance.

Four-nerve Daisy
Tetraneuris scaposa
Texas Native Ecoregions37 REGIONS
Central Great Plains, Chihuahuan Deserts, Cross Timbers, Edwards Plateau, High Plains, Southern Texas Plains, Southwestern Tablelands
0.5 ft.
0.5 ft.
Semi Evergreen
Recognized for providing nectar and forage for native Texas pollinators.
Non-toxic to humans, birds, and domestic animals.
Low maintenance once established.