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(Physaria gracilis)
Spreading Bladderpod (Physaria gracilis)
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Photo by: Sam Kieschnick | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sam Kieschnick | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-03-29T15:42:37-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Physaria gracilis, commonly known as Spreading Bladderpod, is an annual or biennial herb native to the prairies and open woodlands of the South Central USA, particularly in Texas and Oklahoma. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters). The plant has a compact, mounded form with silvery-green foliage. It produces bright yellow, four-petaled flowers in the spring, which are quite showy and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Spreading Bladderpod is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalized areas. It is also used in wildflower gardens and as a border plant. This species requires minimal maintenance once established and is resistant to most pests and diseases. However, it may be short-lived and can self-seed prolifically under favorable conditions. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread but also appreciate its role in supporting native pollinators.CC BY-SA 4.0
Spreading Bladderpod is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalized areas. It is also used in wildflower gardens and as a border plant. This species requires minimal maintenance once established and is resistant to most pests and diseases. However, it may be short-lived and can self-seed prolifically under favorable conditions. Gardeners should be aware of its potential to spread but also appreciate its role in supporting native pollinators.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Prairies and open woodlands of the South Central USA, particularly in Texas and Oklahoma
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Lesquerella gracilis , Physaria gracilis , Lesquerella gracilis subsp. gracilis , Vesicaria gracilis , Physaria gracilis subsp. gracilis , Lesquerella polyantha , Alyssum gracile , Vesicaria polyantha
GBIF Accepted Name: Physaria gracilis (Hook.) O’Kane & Al-Shehbaz