Palafoxia

Palafoxiafeayi

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Palafoxia (pal-uh-FOKS-ee-uh)
Species
feayi (FAY-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Clermont, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | December 2008 | neutral

Feay's Palafox is endemic to the Florida scrubs and dry pine flatwoods mostly from Marion County south through the state except the south...Read More

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