Perky Sue
| Botanical Name | Tetraneuris argentea |
| Common Name | Perky Sue |
| Family | Asteraceae - Aster |
| Description | A perennial plant. Its leaves have silvery, hairy undersides. Argentea translates as silver. |
| Mature Size | 4"-16" |
| Bloom | May-Sept. It has cheerful, solitary, yellow flowers. Notice notches at ends of petals. |
| Interesting Facts | It's a native of New Mexico and Arizona. Grows well in rocky or poor soil. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses | None found. |
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Photo for SFBG by Janice Tucker
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