Coastal Plain Palafox
(Palafoxia integrifolia)
Coastal Plain Palafox (Palafoxia integrifolia)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Palafoxia integrifolia, commonly known as Coastal Plain Palafox, is an annual herb native to the coastal plains and sandhills of the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida and Georgia. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) and a width of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters). This plant has a slender, erect form and produces an abundance of white to pink flowers from late spring through summer, which are quite showy and attract pollinators.
Coastal Plain Palafox is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used in wildflower gardens, borders, and as a filler in mixed beds. The plant prefers full sun exposure and requires well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained conditions. Coastal Plain Palafox is also appreciated for its attractiveness to birds and beneficial insects, including butterflies and bees, which are drawn to its flowers for nectar and pollen.CC BY-SA 4.0
Coastal Plain Palafox is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used in wildflower gardens, borders, and as a filler in mixed beds. The plant prefers full sun exposure and requires well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained conditions. Coastal Plain Palafox is also appreciated for its attractiveness to birds and beneficial insects, including butterflies and bees, which are drawn to its flowers for nectar and pollen.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 2-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Coastal plains and sandhills of the southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Coastalplain Palafox
Scientific Names: , Palafoxia integrifolia, Polypteris integrifolia, Hymenopappus integrifolius, Lomaxeta verrucosa, Palafoxia fastigiata, Paleolaria fastigiata,
GBIF Accepted Name: Palafoxia integrifolia (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray