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(Rhynchosida physocalyx)
Buffpetal (Rhynchosida physocalyx)
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Annika Lindqvist
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Photo by: Annika Lindqvist | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Annika Lindqvist | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-05-17T17:17:19-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Rhynchosida physocalyx, commonly known as Buffpetal, is a perennial herb or subshrub native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, deserts, and scrublands, with a range extending from Arizona to Oklahoma and southward through Mexico to Bolivia, Southern Brazil, and Northern Argentina. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-2 feet (0.09-0.6 meters) and spreads 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) wide. Buffpetal is characterized by its small stature and vibrant yellow and orange flowers that bloom profusely in the spring, summer, and fall, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
Buffpetal is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or in borders where its showy flowers can be appreciated. This plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or loamy. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can benefit from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Gardeners should be aware that it may self-seed and spread if conditions are favorable, but it is not typically aggressive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Buffpetal is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or in borders where its showy flowers can be appreciated. This plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or loamy. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can benefit from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Gardeners should be aware that it may self-seed and spread if conditions are favorable, but it is not typically aggressive.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb, Subshrub
- Height: 0.3-1.5 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to grasslands, deserts, and scrublands from Arizona to Oklahoma and through Mexico to Bolivia, Southern Brazil, and Northern Argentina
Other Names
Common Names: Bladderpod Sida, Buff Petal
Scientific Names: , Rhynchosida physocalyx, Sida hastata, Physalastrum physocalyx, Physaliastrum physocalyx, Sida hastata var. glabriuscula, Sida hastata var. tomentosa, Sida inflata,
GBIF Accepted Name: Rhynchosida physocalyx (A.Gray) Fryxell