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(Microseris lindleyi)
Lindley’s Silverpuffs (Microseris lindleyi)
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Photo by: Zack Abbey | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Zack Abbey | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-04-05T08:32:31-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Microseris lindleyi, commonly known as Lindley’s Silverpuffs, is an annual herb native to grasslands and open woodlands in the Western United States and Northern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-2 feet (0.15-0.6 meters) and a width of about 1 foot (0.3 meters). This plant is characterized by its rosette of basal leaves and fluffy seed heads that resemble dandelions. The flowers are bright yellow and appear in the spring, adding a splash of color to the landscape. The seed heads that follow are silver-white and puffball-like, giving the plant its common name.
Lindley’s Silverpuffs is valued for its drought tolerance and is often used in wildflower meadows, native plant gardens, and restoration projects. It is also a food source for local wildlife, including butterflies. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun and requires low to medium amounts of water, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, from sandy to loamy. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Lindley’s Silverpuffs is valued for its drought tolerance and is often used in wildflower meadows, native plant gardens, and restoration projects. It is also a food source for local wildlife, including butterflies. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun and requires low to medium amounts of water, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, from sandy to loamy. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from root rot if overwatered.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
- Width: 0.333-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to grasslands and open woodlands in the Western United States and Northern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Lindley’s False Silverpuffs, Silver Puffs, Silverpuffs, Starpoint Microseris
Scientific Names: , Uropappus lindleyi, Microseris lindleyi, Microseris linearifolia, Uropappus linearifolius, Microseris macrochaeta, Calais linearifolia, Calais macrochaeta, Calais lindleyi, Uropappus grandiflorus
GBIF Accepted Name: Microseris lindleyi (DC.) A.Gray