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Woolly Paperflower

Psilostrophe tagetina, Asteraceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Weeping LovegrassEragrostis curvula
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Western WheatgrassPascopyrum smithii
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
California FescueFestuca californica
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Purple Three-AwnAristida purpurea
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Indian RicegrassAchnatherum hymenoides

Indian ricegrass can form dense stands that compete with and potentially suppress desert wildflowers through root competition

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Woolly Paperflower grow in?

Woolly Paperflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Woolly Paperflower?

Good companions for Woolly Paperflower include Weeping Lovegrass, Western Wheatgrass, California Fescue, Purple Three-Awn.

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