Trailing Daisy
Sphagneticola trilobata
Also listed as Complaya trilobata, Thelechitonia trilobata
Also known as Singapore Daisy, Creeping Ox-eye, Creeping Daisy
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A vigorous trailing groundcover with small daisy-like yellow flowers and three-lobed leaves. It spreads quickly in warm climates and is useful for cascading over banks, in containers, or as a lawn alternative.
Why grow it
Trailing daisy offers faster coverage than many other groundcovers in warm climates, with the added benefit of seasonal flowers that attract pollinators. It tolerates poor soils and heat better than shade-dependent alternatives like traditional lawn grasses, making it useful for erosion control on banks where other plants struggle. The combination of rapid growth and minimal fertility requirements appeals to water-conscious gardeners in arid regions.
Watch out for
This plant spreads aggressively and may outcompete desirable neighbors in confined spaces, so placement near valuable plantings requires regular trimming. It prefers warm conditions and often declines in regions with sustained cold winters, potentially requiring seasonal die-back management. High moisture and humidity can promote fungal issues, particularly in poorly ventilated containers.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
Central and South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous trailing groundcover with small daisy-like yellow flowers and three-lobed leaves. It spreads quickly in warm climates and is useful for cascading over banks, in containers, or as a lawn alternative.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Trailing Daisy grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Trailing daisy offers faster coverage than many other groundcovers in warm climates, with the added benefit of seasonal flowers that attract pollinators. It tolerates poor soils and heat better than shade-dependent alternatives like traditional lawn grasses, making it useful for erosion control on banks where other plants struggle. The combination of rapid growth and minimal fertility requirements appeals to water-conscious gardeners in arid regions.
Watch out for
This plant spreads aggressively and may outcompete desirable neighbors in confined spaces, so placement near valuable plantings requires regular trimming. It prefers warm conditions and often declines in regions with sustained cold winters, potentially requiring seasonal die-back management. High moisture and humidity can promote fungal issues, particularly in poorly ventilated containers.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
Central and South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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