Groundcover · Deer-resistant
Horseherb
Calyptocarpus vialis
Also called: Straggler Daisy, Lawnflower
A soft, low groundcover that quietly replaces lawn in the shade where turf fails, threading tiny yellow flowers through its foliage for pollinators nearly year-round.
Growing & care
The go-to native lawn substitute for dry shade under trees. Takes light foot traffic and mows fine. Spreads to fill — welcome it where you want a low green carpet.
Bloom season
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In bloom: Mar–Nov · Colors: yellow
Where to buy
Look for horseherb (Calyptocarpus vialis) at: native Texas nurseries.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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