Squarebud Daisy
Tetragonotheca texana
Last reviewed: November 2026
Toxicity unknown
Squarebud Daisy (Tetragonotheca texana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
TX
Pollinators
nectar insects
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Squarebud Daisy is a tall Texas native wildflower that produces bright yellow daisy-like blooms from spring through fall. This upright perennial forms clumps and provides consistent color in sunny gardens with minimal water needs.
In an HOA neighborhood
Squarebud Daisy is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone.
- May flop without support
- Best in less formal zones
Wildlife value
The long blooming season makes this an excellent nectar source for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects throughout most of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Squarebud Daisy need?
- Squarebud Daisy grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Squarebud Daisy bloom?
- Squarebud Daisy blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Squarebud Daisy native?
- Squarebud Daisy (Tetragonotheca texana) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Squarebud Daisy attract?
- Squarebud Daisy draws nectar insects.
- Is Squarebud Daisy HOA-friendly?
- Squarebud Daisy is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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