• Photo of Calyptocarpus vialis (Calyptocarpus vialiss)

Plant Profile: Calyptocarpus vialis

Taxonomy: Calyptocarpus vialis

Names

Hierba Del Caballo, Horseherb, Lawnflower, Straggler Daisy

  • Photo of Calyptocarpus vialis (Calyptocarpus vialiss)

Phonetic Spelling:kal-ip-toe-KAR-pus VEE-uh-lis

Genus:Calyptocarpus

Species:vialis

Family:Asteraceae

Horseherb, a resilient groundcover belonging to the daisy family, thrives in shaded environments such as woodlands, meadows, and areas that have been disturbed. It is well-suited to endure foot traffic and regular mowing, making it a common presence in lawns with shady spots. From spring through summer, its vibrant green foliage is adorned with small yellow flowers that attract various small butterflies with their nectar.

However, this plant can face challenges, particularly from excessive leaf litter that accumulates from taller canopy plants above.

Calyptocarpus vialis Feature Summary

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Tags

#wildlife plant
#shade tolerant
#yellow flowers
#weedy
#lawn alternative
#long bloom time
#disturbed areas
#nectar plant fall
#nectar plant summer
#nectar plant spring
#lawn weed
#groundcovers that can be mowed
#foot traffic tolerant
#shade flowers
#meadows
#woodlands
#lawns

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Calyptocarpus vialis Feature Summary

Attributes
Southern U.S.A., Caribbean, Venezuela
Nectar from flowers attract sulfur and skipper butterflies.
Perennial
Seed
Division
Root Cutting
Flowers
Tiny yellow daisy-like flowers bloom from spring to fall or even year-round in frost-free areas.
Gold/Yellow
Long Bloom Season
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Ground Cover
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Less than 12 inches
Fruit
Landscape
Woodland
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area

Calyptocarpus vialis Attributes

Calyptocarpus vialis: Country Or Region Of Origin

Southern U.S.A., Caribbean, Venezuela

Calyptocarpus vialis: Wildlife Value

Nectar from flowers attract sulfur and skipper butterflies.

Calyptocarpus vialis: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Calyptocarpus vialis: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Calyptocarpus vialis Flowers

Calyptocarpus vialis: Flower Description

Tiny yellow daisy-like flowers bloom from spring to fall or even year-round in frost-free areas.

Calyptocarpus vialis: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow

Calyptocarpus vialis: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Calyptocarpus vialis: Flower Shape

Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel

Calyptocarpus vialis Whole Plant Traits

Calyptocarpus vialis: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Calyptocarpus vialis: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Calyptocarpus vialis Cultural Conditions

Calyptocarpus vialis: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Calyptocarpus vialis: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Calyptocarpus vialis Fruit

Calyptocarpus vialis: Fruit Type

Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua

Calyptocarpus vialis Leaves

Calyptocarpus vialis: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Calyptocarpus vialis: Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Calyptocarpus vialis: Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Calyptocarpus vialis: Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Calyptocarpus vialis: Leaf Margin

Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate

Calyptocarpus vialis: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Calyptocarpus vialis Stem

Calyptocarpus vialis: Stem Color

grass
Green

Calyptocarpus vialis: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Calyptocarpus vialis Landscape

Calyptocarpus vialis: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Calyptocarpus vialis: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Calyptocarpus vialis: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy