Psilostrophe tagetina
Paperflower
Description
This is a more colorful species than Psilostrophe cooperi but clearly resembles it. Blooms its heart out in spring and summer with bright yellow daisies that dry to a papery texture. Forms a rounded mound to 2' with narrow grey leaves. Short lived but will reseed itself. Thrives in full sun and reflected heat but demands well drained soil and cannot tolerate overwatering. Native from 4,000'-7,000' across the southwest.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
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
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
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.