Thrift Leaf Perky Sue

Thrift Leaf Perky Sue is a low, clumping perennial with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers centered in orange. Growers describe a compact plant for sunny, freely draining beds, rock gardens, containers, and dry landscapes; published mature-size estimates range from 5 to 12 inches tall and 8 to 18 inches wide. Flowers begin in late spring or early summer, with occasional rebloom after summer rain. [SiteOne](https://www.siteone.com/en/76530b-hymenoxys-scaposa-thrift-leaf-perky-sue/p/905745) and [High Country Gardens](https://www.highcountrygardens.com/products/perennial-hymenoxys-thrift-leaf-perky-sue) ## Identification Kew accepts *Tetraneuris scaposa* and lists *Hymenoxys scaposa* as a synonym, while growers still use the latter name. Perky Sue and Thrift-Leaf Perky Sue are the retail names used for this plant. [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:251784-2), [SiteOne](https://www.siteone.com/en/76530b-hymenoxys-scaposa-thrift-leaf-perky-sue/p/905745), [High Country Gardens](https://www.highcountrygardens.com/products/perennial-hymenoxys-thrift-leaf-perky-sue) ## Landscape and season Place it in full sun where water drains freely. SiteOne lists USDA zones 4a–9b; High Country Gardens characterizes it as a drought-tolerant native and describes it as low-water once established. Its compact habit suits small spaces and the front of a sunny border; use it in containers, rock gardens, or as a low groundcover. ## Maintenance Water regularly through the first growing season, then water deeply and less often. Leave a few seedheads if you want seedlings; trim spent stems when a tidier mound is preferred. Keep the planting site well drained, and adjust irrigation to local rainfall and soil. [High Country Gardens](https://www.highcountrygardens.com/products/perennial-hymenoxys-thrift-leaf-perky-sue)