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Colorado greenthread

Thelespermaambiguum

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Thelesperma (thel-uh-SPER-muh)
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Species
ambiguum (am-BIG-yoo-um)
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Synonym
Thelesperma fraternum
Thelesperma megapotamicum var. ambiguum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 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
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
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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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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:

San Antonio, Texas

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

I have not grown this plant. Colorado greenthread (Thelesperma ambiguum) is natively found in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and n...Read More

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