Edwards Plateau Greenthread

Thelespermacurvicarpum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thelesperma (thel-uh-SPER-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
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
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Thelesperma curvicarpum may be found growing natively in openings in oak and juniper woodlands or desert sc...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

Edwards Plateau Greenthread, Thelesperma curvicarpum, is Endemic to Texas.

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