Psilostrophe cooperi
Paperflower
Description
Covered with a profusion of clear yellow 1" flower heads mostly in spring but also in fall. Native in UT, W.NM, AZ, So. CA and NW Mexico. Low mounded form. Flowers mostly follow rains March-Sept. Leaves 2" long and 8" wide and light green. Native at 2- 5000'. Full Sun. Well drained soils. Supplemental water will increase flowers, but too much water produces fewer flowers. Does look straggly when older.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.