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Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Xanthisma texanum
Xanthisma texanum DC.
Texas sleepy daisy, Yellow sleepy daisy, Star of Texas
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: XATE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Texas sleepy daisy’s wand-like stems bear solitary, terminal, aster-like flowers with long, lemon-yellow rays. Long, narrow, glossy leaves line the annual’s 1-3 ft. stems.
Blooms dont open until afternoon.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: AZ , NM , OK , TXNative Distribution: Oklahoma and the western 2/3 of Texas, west through New Mexico to southeastern Arizona and south into Mexico
Native Habitat: Dry, open, rangelands & stream banks
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Soil Description: Sands or clays.
Propagation
Description: Seed sown in late winter or early spring requires rain or supplemental water to initiate germination.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Brackenridge Field Laboratory - Austin, TX
Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Xanthisma texanum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Xanthisma texanum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Xanthisma texanum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2016-02-01Research By: TWC Staff