Stemless Four-nerve Daisy
Tetraneuris acaulis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Tetraneuris acaulis is a drought-tolerant wildflower native to western and central North America that produces bright yellow daisy-like blooms from June through November.
Toxicity unknown
Stemless Four-nerve Daisy (Tetraneuris acaulis) 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
9"–12" H × 9"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 11 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
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Stemless Four-nerve Daisy is a compact native perennial that forms neat mounds of gray-green foliage topped with bright yellow daisy flowers. It blooms prolifically from summer through fall, providing months of cheerful color with minimal water needs. The plant maintains a tidy, uniform appearance that works well in formal landscaping.
Growing Stemless Four-nerve Daisy
Grow Stemless Four-nerve Daisy in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 9 to 12 inches tall and spread 9 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Stemless Four-nerve Daisy is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
This daisy attracts a wide variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial nectar-feeding insects. The long blooming season provides reliable nectar from summer through late fall when many other flowers have finished.
Common questions
- When does Tetraneuris acaulis bloom?
- Stemless Four-nerve Daisy blooms from June through November, providing late-season color when many other wildflowers have finished.
- Where is Tetraneuris acaulis native?
- This species is native to 15 states across western and central North America, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.
- What pollinators visit Tetraneuris acaulis?
- The bright yellow flowers attract butterflies, native bees, and other nectar-feeding insects, making it valuable for pollinator gardens in dry climates.
- What growing conditions does Stemless Four-nerve Daisy prefer?
- Tetraneuris acaulis thrives in full sun locations with low water requirements, making it ideal for xeriscaping and natural landscaping in arid regions.
- Is Stemless Four-nerve Daisy HOA-friendly?
- Stemless Four-nerve Daisy is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
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.
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