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Woolly Paperflower

Psilostrophe tagetina

Woolly paperflower is a woolly, mounding Southwestern perennial smothered for months in papery golden daisies that dry and persist on the plant, an exceptionally drought-tolerant native for hot, dry gardens.

Family
Asteraceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
1–2 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Bloom
April, May, June, July, August, September
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
AZ, NM, TX