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Desert Palafox, Othake, Rayed Palafox

Palafoxia sphacelata

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Palafoxia sphacelata by frostweed
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Palafoxia (pal-uh-FOKS-ee-uh)
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Species
sphacelata (spass-el-LAH-tuh)
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Synonym
Othake sphacelata
Polypteris sphacelata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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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 softwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

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

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Arlington, Texas

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

Sand Palafoxia is Native to Texas. A beautiful annual with lovely pink flowers.

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