Angelita Daisy
Tetraneuris acaulis
A tiny powerhouse that produces golden yellow daisies nearly every day of the year in an impossibly compact form.
Hardy in USDA zones 4-11; an exceptionally cold-hardy evergreen that blooms nearly year-round in the low desert and thrives from low to high desert elevations.
AMWUA Notes
A low-water, nearly everblooming daisy that packs continuous color into small spaces with minimal care.
Care Guide
Water every 1-2 weeks in summer and every 2-3 weeks in winter; drought tolerant and long-blooming, it needs well-drained soil to avoid crown rot.
Shear off the tall spent flower stalks a few times a year to keep the mound neat and prompt continuous rebloom; a light overall trim refreshes it in late winter.
None needed; it flowers relentlessly in lean soil without feeding.
Trouble-free apart from rot in overwatered or poorly drained sites.
Evergreen grassy mound that blooms nearly year-round in the low desert, easing only briefly in the coldest weeks; reseeds modestly.
Soil, Feeding & Propagation
Lean, gravelly or rocky, well-drained soils; thrives in decomposed granite; needs drainage to avoid crown rot.
Needs sharp, fast-draining soil.
None — thrives in lean desert soil without fertilizer.
Seed or division of the crown; reseeds modestly and can be divided in cool weather.
1 ft
Minimal; forms a tidy taprooted crown that reseeds gently without spreading aggressively.
Placement Tips
- •Ideal for small spaces, tight edging, and rock-garden pockets where its 1-foot mound fits neatly.
- •Mass along walk edges for a continuous golden ribbon that flowers in every season.
- •Deadhead the wiry flower stalks to keep it tidy in high-visibility, front-of-border spots.
- •Full sun and reflected heat; excellent drainage keeps it long-lived.
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Data from 2024 AMWUA “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” guide.
Angelita Daisy — common questions
Answers for low-desert Phoenix conditions, drawn from this plant’s growing data.
How much water does Angelita Daisy need in Phoenix?
Angelita Daisy is a low-water perennial once established. Water every 1-2 weeks in summer and every 2-3 weeks in winter; drought tolerant and long-blooming, it needs well-drained soil to avoid crown rot. A low-water, nearly everblooming daisy that packs continuous color into small spaces with minimal care.
How big does Angelita Daisy get?
Expect roughly 1 ft tall and 1 ft wide at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. Allow about 1 ft of spacing when planting. Minimal; forms a tidy taprooted crown that reseeds gently without spreading aggressively.
Can you plant Angelita Daisy near a pool?
Yes. Angelita Daisy is considered pool-friendly, meaning it stays clean enough around water features and hardscape. Litter is rated low.
Can Angelita Daisy handle Arizona heat and winter frost?
Angelita Daisy is hardy in USDA 9-11 and wants full sun. Hardy in USDA zones 4-11; an exceptionally cold-hardy evergreen that blooms nearly year-round in the low desert and thrives from low to high desert elevations. Evergreen grassy mound that blooms nearly year-round in the low desert, easing only briefly in the coldest weeks; reseeds modestly.
Does Angelita Daisy have thorns?
No. Angelita Daisy is thornless, so it is safe alongside walkways, patios and play areas.
Is Angelita Daisy safe around pets?
Angelita Daisy is listed as pet-friendly in this guide. If your dog is a determined chewer, check any new plant with your vet before planting.
When does Angelita Daisy bloom in Arizona?
Angelita Daisy blooms in year-round, with golden yellow flowers. The bloom draws bees, butterflies.
How much maintenance does Angelita Daisy need?
Angelita Daisy is low-maintenance. Leaf, flower and pod litter is rated low. Shear off the tall spent flower stalks a few times a year to keep the mound neat and prompt continuous rebloom; a light overall trim refreshes it in late winter.
What kind of soil does Angelita Daisy need?
Lean, gravelly or rocky, well-drained soils; thrives in decomposed granite; needs drainage to avoid crown rot. It needs no supplemental feeding. None needed; it flowers relentlessly in lean soil without feeding.
Is Angelita Daisy native to Arizona?
No. Angelita Daisy is not an Arizona native; it originates from the Western US, Canada, but it is grown successfully in low-desert landscapes here.