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Palafoxia texana (Palafoxia texana)

Palafoxia texana is a native Texas wildflower with delicate pink to lavender daisy-like flowers blooming in summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy, but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-25 °C during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including sandy or loamy, but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures between 18-25 °C during the growing season.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Over-fertilization can lead to leggy growth.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Othake robustum Rydb.
Othake texanum Bush
Polypteris robusta (Rydb.) Cory
Polypteris texana A.Gray
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusPalafoxia
  • speciesPalafoxia texana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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