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It was until recently, very green and I like the cute yellow flowers. That’s not to say it’s perfect for every landscape, but it’s much preferred over Bermuda grass, in my opinion! Thanks so much for your thoughts. In those bed areas I want to keep maintained, I’ll do my best to keep horseherb in check. I struggle to keep it out of my flower beds – even on the opposite side of the house – even my neighbors on the other side are having problems with it as are the people down our alley. Frances. Horseherb often does thrive, which is one reason some people actually don’t like it, can you believe it? The following considerations were made during the design process for each regional blend: If it would grow here I’d give it a chance in our more weed (wife)/wildflower (me) than grass lawn. I’m worried that it may be too invasive and would harm the trees, but can’t figure out anything else that’s shade tolerant…. I love your article and I too am in the process of converting my horrific 20 year old balding lawn into a Horse Herb delight. What do you think it will do to my Bluebonnets? I never water the horse herb- the rain that we have gotten this year has been quite enough to keep me mowing it nearly every week to week and a half. I like it a lot and have it growing in various spots in my yard. If this plant can take some foot traffic, why not have it as an alternative to the water thirsty grass lawns? I loathe the unnamed weeds that dominate my backyard. In my experience, Horseherb/Straggler’s Daisy tends to like a little shade, but if you get enough rain in East Texas it will probably do okay. Any suggestions, either about the armadillos or the transplanting? We are in desperate need of a low maintenance ground cover in Hockley, TX and this sounds perfect. Thyme is an ideal grass alternative. I know that at least 2 of our Austin nurseries carry it from time to time. Horseherb can spread to areas where some don’t want it, but so can any other number of weeds. I have been encouraging it for the past 5 years. In Pasture Management for Healthy Horses, we’ll walk through three aspects of pasture management to aid your horse’s health and nutrition: seed mixes, repair, and grazing management. I was hoping it wasn’t a noxious weed. the people said “a weed”. She’s managed to get a few mouthfuls and hasn’t exhibited any ill effects, but I’m worried that she may get more before I notice. I understand your concern about snakes — horseherb definitely grows tall enough to give them cover, but I’ve found that snakes will be anywhere they choose to be, and its always a surprise. Great article… thanks for posting. I’d pull the horseherb back first. I’ve read that purslane is edible, but I haven’t tried it yet. Live in Austin and Heatwave of 2011, I let the St Augustine grass dry and die out. Pingback: What is this plant taking over my yard? Give it a bit of water where it gets full sun in summer and it will be fine even up next to concrete. where can you buy this? But I do regret having Bermuda and St. Augustine (not that I planted it; that was the previous owners), so it’s not a big deal to switch from frustration with the grasses to frustration with another groundcover, unless I’ve got all three to deal with at the same time. what’s that about caterpillars? I think we’re talking about two different plants, but the scenario sounds similar. ( I sold my lawn mower when. Anybody know anything about that? I haven’t seen it as seed, but you might get lucky with an Internet search. In a wildflower field, I have to imagine that it would be another competitor, but it’s going to depend on the goals you have for your yard or area. Don’t be terrified of caterpillars — they become butterflies and moths, flying wonders that are important pollinators and food sources for other animals! None required. Cordova E, Morganti L, Rodriguez C. Possible Drug-Herb Interaction between Herbal Supplement Containing Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) and Antiretroviral Drugs. So easy. February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, https://www.gardenstylesanantonio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1489002496horseherb-calyptocarpus-vialis-20121007-detail-290x290.jpg, Hit the Snooze Button on your Irrigation Controller. Although it’s used as a deciduous ground cover in woodland settings occasionally, horseherb can quickly invade where it isn’t wanted. I was doing it on a trial basis.  +  I live next door to someone that loves horseherb.  =  However, I do have to mow it. i would love to grow it. Why do I love it? .hide-if-no-js { You may love it but your neighbors may not. Augustine mix or other more-thirsty groundcovers. Also, notice the hairs covering the leaves. I’ve noticed the same thing, Jubal. It’s a little offputting since I’ve typically sworn at it (in particular, its stolons, its buried nodules, and its three-inch roots), but if you can’t beat ’em… . Hi, Ashlyn. So the only way to get it to spread is to dig/pull all the other weeds out by hand? The secret is to keep watering it until the roots get established, even though the transplant looks wilted immediately and appears dead soon after. I have never heard of it or seen it, might not be growing here in TN, but getting rid of lawns and their water needs seems to make sense. That’s why people with grass lawns don’t care for horseherb — me, I’m wishing my grass would die and let the horseherb grow instead! Actually, the caterpillars themselves are important food sources, especially for birds. There doesn’t seem to be much of a gray area on this one. Just make sure you haven’t been using any herbicides in the area. Came in to say thank you for the congrats. Many reasons to give it a chance. IT IS NOT DEAD! I think this would be a fascinating scientific study! My dogs ignore it completely — if they graze, they pick out grasses. It grows so thick in its favorite habitats that the lawn can look like it has been overseeded. I love it!! Sulks in a cherished lawn, and flourishes here where it is disinvited. Ah, Horseherb (Calyptocarpus vialis), also called Straggler Daisy. I’d appreciate your thoughts on how the two compare. There’s a nursery in Belton, Texas, that sells horseherb seeds: Sweet Briar Nursery & Gardens. I believe it does grow in Florida, Camila — according to the Wildflower Center’s database. In the back, it is soooo much better than Bermuda. Plus I don’t feel like watering it or paying the water bills for grass. Horse Love To My Daughter Cow Horses Animals Painting Animales Animaux Painting Art. Do you think horse herb would do well in flowerbeds under my live oaks? I’m in love with my horseherb. Isn’t it nice that it tolerates mowing, Dee? Here’s a “weed” story: in Austin it’s called dollarweed and people want it gone. I have never fertilized it and yet its a wonderful green color. I hate it with a passion. Our team of rangeland experts have designed a horse pasture seed mix for every region of the United States. I can’t wait for it too finish taking over. I can honestly say it was breathtaking. If you don’t find a retailer, try looking around in friends’ yards. Planting an herb garden is a great way to share the joy of gardening with your horse. I’m not sure which I would prefer. Martha, I can’t confirm either way, but I think if it were a concern, it would show up on a toxicity database, since it is such a prevalent plant in many areas. With that in mind consider the fact that the pasture and fields lack the "go to" natural herbal medicines for horses. com, I just had to thank you again for your help! leaf undersides--what kind of leaf shape and margin are present? leaves--are these leaves opposite or alternate? It is really working out well: spreading and looking lush despite the drought. I also live in Austin, and I have this growing naturally in my yard, too. I’ve never seen this plant before — I think I’d love it and leave it. Up there came a flower . Hi, Alice. I’m pretty relaxed about it right now — I’m just happy to be almost rid of the St. Augustine. It will look best if it gets water from time to time, so don’t expect it to look great during the summer if you don’t get a little rain or water a bit. Different microbes support different things. They keep us busy, don’t they? That was a very interesting post. Excellent photos Meredith. Martin, glad to hear you enjoy horseherb, too. And then I didn't tell my lawn guy b/c I didn't think the hh was alive. Get it as soon as Mon, Dec 28. Once the roots are established it will come back bigger and better than ever. I had a beautiful yard of horseherb but 2 years of drought and forbidden watering almost killed it and some kind of wild grass has taken over in parts. I’d like to see yours in a couple of years. It’s a favorite of mine, but I don’t grow it as a groundcover but rather a blooming feature in my garden. This means that I'm going to be digging it up and throwing it in the compost bin...unless it's horse herb...then I may pot some in 4" pots and bring it to the garden blogger get together. Soft on the feet of little children, yet hardy enough to withstand the misery of drought. Required fields are marked *, *Comments -- now with more math! Johnsons Lawn Seed; EUROFLOR; Johnsons Sports Seed; Johnsons FR; Masterline FR; Top Green FR; Seed Research of Oregon; La Maison des Gazons; Oliver Seeds; Jensen Seeds; MariboHilleshög; Danespo ; Frontpage; Horse Herb Grazing Mix HORSE HERB GRAZING MIX A DIVERSE RANGE OF SPECIES TO ENHANCE PALATABILITY AND GRAZING INTEREST. I have a horrible yard with nothing but grass burrs and milkweeds. Just wondering how horseherb compares to wedelia. I guess it would depend on the effect I’m trying to create. So I’d start small while we’re in a drought, though you might be getting more rain up there now than we are. I am most happy! The husband has started complaining about how it's taking over the flower bed...the flower bed which is currently full of seeding parsley. … The mowed horseherb and grass makes for a pretty nice turf. Like to keep it that way!. A Texas Master Naturalist, Habitat Steward, and Travis Audubon committee member, she enjoys teaching people of all ages about native flora, fauna, and healthy environments. My barren new backyard has grown some horse herb with recent rain. I’ve never bought any — I’m just encouraging what I can to spread. I want to plant Horseherb in my back yard since nothing grows there except the oak trees but I have a concern. My chickens eat only a little — they are too busy catching bugs and finding other greenery (like my veggie garden) to nibble on! we have some on our side yard and I LOVE It. It is merely ‘playin’ possum’. At first, I was concerned, but then noticed that it was quite attractive. FREE Shipping by Amazon . But now I think I’ll embrace it! But I don’t know that there’s a CA native Dichondra, is there? I have two large oak trees that provide lots of shade and keep anything from growing and 2 active boys who run around providing plenty of foot traffic!! - City-Data Forum. Some of our local nurseries carry it from time to time, but often there are people willing to just give it away — it’s still considered a weed by many folks. Plus, it is a pollen source for little native bees and a caterpillar host plant for Bordered Patch butterflies. Hi, Marlene. Jun 29, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Art Tsvetelina Spiridonova. Thanking you in advance for any help you could give. A truly underutilized super-plant, horseherb grows low, tolerates foot traffic and mowing, and needs no sprinklers. It’s common in any suburban landscape, especially in shaded grass around live oaks. Renee, Renee, if you could send me a picture, I’d do my best to help you identify it. Thanks for posting!! I’m hoping that in the spring I’ll finally be able to get the rest of the Bermuda out. I love horseherb, but I’m a bit leery about recommending it to clients. Woohoo! It makes me happy that it also supports pollinators. Return to Image Archive of Central Texas Plants. Use a pump sprayer with fine droplets to cover its leaves. Perhaps a barrier of low perennials or a rock wall of sorts? I am going to attempt to transplant the horseherb into this bed. Gigi, assuming TWU doesn’t mind if you take some from their grounds, it’s pretty easy to transplant. Our soil is very dry and clay-like and we’d have to do so much work conditioning the soil to put in turf grass. I can’t imagine walking on it…maybe it’s the lizard (or snake) thing. My house sits on a third acre lot. Not going to try that again! Do you have any idea where I can get it online so I can try it out? Mine would graze on it all day if I let her. I apologize for the delay in responding — I was on vacation with the kiddoes. Can you plant other stuff, like bulbs, in a field of horse herb? Whether it can compete with the grasses you have, I can’t tell you, though — you might need to “weed the grasses to put in the (so-called) weeds”! In that case, I’d probably call it a weed, too, if it were spreading like crazy and didn’t belong there! What I loathe is the Bermuda Grass and St. Augustine in my yard. I plan on transplanting this year to have more. I don’t think it grows here in New York though. I adore this little plant. 1 Can I just gently pull some up at TWU and transplant it in my yard? Interesting. I certainly never water mine, either, Kevin. I’ve seen some gorgeous fields, and each time I was mesmerized by the beauty and serenity of the scene. Discover (and save!) People either truly love this little groundcover or hate it with a passion. I hope that helps! Count me in as a convert and fan of horse herb. Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:01 am . If you’ve ever walked past a field of horseherb, you are presented with an incredibly lush sea of green, with the daintiest of little yellow flowers throughout to catch your eye. How far north–hardiness zone?–will horseherb survive? If I switch over, I’d like to place a barrier around my property to protect my neighbors,and if I can do it with cheap and low-profile plastic pound-in sections, rather than concrete, that’d be a great selling point. But I imagine that horseherb would be an annoying competitor in your situation. Do you prefer to love it or leave it? 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