Straggler Daisy
Calyptocarpus vialis
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico
Dinesh Valke (www.flickr.com) from Thane, India
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Calyptocarpus
- Species:
- Calyptocarpus vialis
- USDA Symbol:
- CAVI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade,Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Helcystogramma melantherella, Bordered Patch (Chlosyne lacinia)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Bordered Patch (Chlosyne lacinia), Dainty Sulphur (Nathalis iole), Great Southern White (Ascia monuste), Little Yellow (Eurema lisa), Phaon Crescent (Phyciodes phaon)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in disturbed areas and lawns
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm conditions.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI