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Plateilemapalmeri

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Species
palmeri (PALM-er-ee)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

Cockerell Plateilema palmeri is Endemic to Texas.

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