Horseherb
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Calyptocarpus vialis
Horseherb is a shade-tolerant ground cover in the daisy family, commonly found in woodlands, meadows, and disturbed sites. It can withstand foot traffic and mowing, making it a suitable option for shady areas in lawns. These bright green plants bear tiny yellow flowers from spring to summer, attracting small butterflies with their nectar.
Mix Baby Blue-eyes (Nemophila phacelioides), Widow's Tears (Commelina spp.), False Dayflower (Tinantia anomala), Violet Ruellia (Ruellia nudiflora), and sedges (Carex spp.) with cool-season spring annuals and evergreens for continuous color because they are dormant in cold winters. These are good companion plants for shady areas in central Texas.
Butterfly Host Plant: Bordered Patch (Chlosyne lacinia),
Height: 6" -12"
Spread: 6" -12"
Bloom: March-November
Light: Full sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas, Southeastern U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
