PatternBaseThreadleaf Snakeweed
Gutierrezia microcephala, Asteraceae
Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Low (seedling)
Soil pH
6.5 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Broom SnakeweedGutierrezia sarothrae
Closely related snakeweed species compete intensely for resources and produce similar allelopathic compounds that inhibit each other's establishment
Hoary GoldenrodOligoneuron canescensSnakeweed produces compounds that specifically inhibit goldenrod establishment and growth
Uses
Functions
Tiny Parasitoid Wasp HabitatMinute Pirate Bug ShelterEarly Fall NectarSpecialist Hover Fly SupportDrought Indicator Plant
Medicinal Uses
Topical AntisepticDigestive Bitter
Common Questions
What zones does Threadleaf Snakeweed grow in?
Threadleaf Snakeweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Threadleaf Snakeweed?
Good companions for Threadleaf Snakeweed include Blue Mountain Prairie Clover, Black Prairie Clover.
Design guilds with Threadleaf Snakeweed and see companion relationships visually.
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