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(Acourtia wrightii)
Brownfoot (Acourtia wrightii)
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CK Kelly
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Photo by: CK Kelly | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: CK Kelly | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-06-17T22:53:46Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Acourtia wrightii, commonly known as Brownfoot, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to the desert scrub and grasslands of Mexico and the Southwestern USA, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It typically grows to a height and width of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters). Brownfoot has a bushy habit with green to gray-green foliage and bears clusters of fluffy pink flowers from spring to fall, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators.
Brownfoot is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, native plant gardens, and wildlife gardens. It is also used for erosion control due to its dense growth habit. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal supplemental watering once established. While it is generally pest and disease-free, overwatering can lead to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Brownfoot is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, native plant gardens, and wildlife gardens. It is also used for erosion control due to its dense growth habit. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal supplemental watering once established. While it is generally pest and disease-free, overwatering can lead to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 3-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to the desert scrub and grasslands of Mexico and the Southwestern USA, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
Other Names
Common Names: Wright’s Desertpeony, Pink Perezzia
Scientific Names: , Acourtia wrightii, Perezia wrightii, Perezia arizonica, Perezia schaffneri, Perezia wrightii var. arizonica, Perezia wrightii var. wrightii,
GBIF Accepted Name: Acourtia wrightii (A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King