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Texas Blueweed

Helianthus ciliaris, Asteraceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mexican StyloStylosanthes mexicana
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Drummond's MilkvetchAstragalus drummondii
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Big Bend BluebonnetLupinus havardii
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Horse GramDolichos uniflorus
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Sky LupineLupinus nanus

Sunflower allelopathic compounds and tall growth suppress lupine development

Bladder CloverTrifolium spumosum

Texas blueweed allelopathy and shading negatively affect clover growth

Uses

Functions

Rapid Ground CoverPollinator SupportSoil BuildingErosion ControlAllelopathic Weed Control

Common Questions

What zones does Texas Blueweed grow in?

Texas Blueweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Texas Blueweed?

Good companions for Texas Blueweed include Mexican Stylo, Drummond's Milkvetch, Big Bend Bluebonnet, Horse Gram.

Design guilds with Texas Blueweed and see companion relationships visually.

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