Tetraneuris grandiflora

RHS Plant Profile
graylocks four-nerve daisy

Other common names

dwarf sunflower, pygmy sunflower

Synonyms

Hymenoxys grandiflora
Actinella grandiflora

Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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