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Tropical Threefold

Trixisinula

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Trixis (TRIKS-is)
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Species
inula (IN-yoo-luh)
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Synonym
Trixis radialis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Harlingen, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2009 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. It grows natively in these Far South Texas counties: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Jim Hogg, Kenedy and Willacy.

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

Tropical Threefold, Trixis inula, is Endemic to Texas.

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