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Acourtia wrightii (Brownfoot)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Acourtia wrightii (Gray) Reveal & King

Brownfoot

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Perezia wrightii

USDA Symbol: ACWR5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Pink perezia grows 1 1/2-2 feet tall and has many branches. The leaves, 1-5 inches long, are simple, alternate, with a short petiole or none at all. They are slightly wavy on the edges and finely toothed. The fragrant, rose-pink flower heads are massed in clusters at the top of the stems. They are 3/4 inch across, made up of 8-12 florets.

The species name of this plant is for Charles Wright, 1811-1885, world-wide botanical collector but mainly in Texas (1837-1952), Cuba and his native Connecticut.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 3-6 ft.
Flower Size: 4 inch head

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AZ , NV , NM , TX , UT
Native Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannahs, Woodlands edge, Opening, Open woodlands, Canyons
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Calcareous, Limestone-based, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Clay Loam, Medium Loam Clay

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Aromatic, Color, Blooms ornamental
Use Wildlife: Nectar-butterflies
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds

 

* Available Online from Wildflower Center Store

Bibliography

* Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
* Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Acourtia wrightii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Acourtia wrightii in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-06-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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