Hymenopappus Species, Carolina Woollywhite, Old Plainsman, Wild Cauliflower

Hymenopappusscabiosaeus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hymenopappus (hy-men-oh-PAP-pus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arlington, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Lipan, Texas

Shepherd, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Shepherd, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2012 | positive

I transplanted about 8 plants from a roadside patch into my yard about 5 years ago, and since then, they have spread abundantly. They ar...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2008 | positive

Woolly White, Old Plainsman, Wild Cauiliflower Hymenopappus scabiosaeus, is native to Texas and other States, and grows wild in a large ...Read More

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Seguin, TX | April 2006 | positive

the flowers smell like honey. Grows in the Sand Hills near Seguin, Texas

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