Paper Flower is native to Arizona, California, New Mexico and into Mexico. The leaves are needle-like and grey-green in color. Paper Flower forms rounded mounds about 2 feet in diameter. In the spring and summer masses of small yellow flowers are produced. The flowers dry to a papery tan color and persist for a long time. Plant in full sun and extremely well-drained soils. Groups well with other native plantings like Penstemons, Agaves, and Justicias.
Psilostrophe cooperi (Paper Flower)
Psilostrophe cooperi
Paper Flower, Cooper's Paper Daisy, Whitestem Paperflower
Paper Flower is native to Arizona, California, New Mexico and into Mexico. The leaves are needle-like and grey-green in color. Paper Flower forms rounded mounds about 2 feet in diameter. In the spring and summer masses of small yellow flowers are produced. The flowers dry to a papery tan color and persist for a long time. Plant in full sun and extremely well-drained soils. Groups well with other native plantings like Penstemons, Agaves, and Justicias.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2 (ft) |
| Spread | 2 (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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