Palafoxia Species, Rose Palafoxia, Rosy Palafox

Palafoxiarosea

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Palafoxia (pal-uh-FOKS-ee-uh)
Species
rosea (RO-zee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Frisco, Texas

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

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Santa Fe, TX (Zone 9b) | September 2005 | positive

Several of these plants have started blooming along the edges of driveways and in ditches. Some are darker pink, some almost white. ...Read More

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