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Edwards Plateau Greenthread

Thelespermacurvicarpum

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Thelesperma (thel-uh-SPER-muh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Thelesperma curvicarpum may be found growing natively in openings in oak and juniper woodlands or desert sc...Read More

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frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

Edwards Plateau Greenthread, Thelesperma curvicarpum, is Endemic to Texas.

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