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Herbaceous Perennial

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

Other common names
dwarf sunflower
pygmy sunflower
Synonyms
Hymenoxys grandiflora
Actinella grandiflora
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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 Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H6
Botanical 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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