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Psilostrophe cooperi

Paperflower

Plant photo of: Psilostrophe cooperi
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Rounded evergreen perennial grows at a moderate rate to 1' x 2'. Gray green leaves. Flowers are yellow daisylike and appear spring to fall, especially following monsoon rains. Great summer color. Full sun to partial shade. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.