Desert Palafox, Othake, Rayed Palafox
Palafoxiasphacelata

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Palafoxia (pal-uh-FOKS-ee-uh)
Species: sphacelata (spass-el-LAH-tuh)

Synonym:Othake sphacelata

Synonym:Polypteris sphacelata

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry