Tetraneuris grandiflora
graylocks four-nerve daisy
A low-growing, tufted perennial, evergreen in mild winters with divided, feathery foliage covered in fine, white hairs. Flowering stems to 30cm tall bear rich, golden-yellow flowerheads up to 10cm across in summer; the outer, bright yellow petals have three teeth at their tips and surround a domed centre which turns a darker shade with age
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Gold Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
A small genus of mainly perennial and one annual flowering plants native to North America with short, green, hairy linear foliage and long wiry stems of golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; protect from wet, waterlogged conditions
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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