Native Plant Database

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Size Notes: Less than 1
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: This native is unique to Texas and is found on the Rio Grande Plains and the Edwards Plateau.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Conditions Comments: Flowers have conspicuous bracts and open over a long period like most members of this family, and stems branch freely. More of a south Texas plant that winters over here in a warmer microclimate in the garden or through milder winters.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Nectar Source: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Yeatesia platystegia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Yeatesia platystegia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Yeatesia platystegia