Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf
(Thymophylla pentachaeta)
Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf (Thymophylla pentachaeta)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Thymophylla pentachaeta, commonly known as Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf, is an annual or short-lived perennial herb. It is native to arid and semi-arid regions, specifically desert scrub and rocky slopes in the Southwestern United States and Mexico, and South America. This plant typically reaches a height of 0.5 feet (0.2 meters) and a width of 1 foot (0.3 meters), forming a low, mounded tuft. The bright yellow, daisy-like flowers bloom profusely in the spring, summer, and fall, adding a splash of color to the landscape. The foliage is finely divided, giving it a delicate, feathery appearance.
Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and border fronts in dry climates. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and requires very low to low amounts of water once established. It prefers well-drained soils and is tolerant of poor, rocky substrates. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf is not known for aggressive roots or significant pest problems.CC BY-SA 4.0
Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf is valued for its drought tolerance and long blooming period, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and border fronts in dry climates. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and requires very low to low amounts of water once established. It prefers well-drained soils and is tolerant of poor, rocky substrates. While generally disease-free, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered. Fiveneedle Pricklyleaf is not known for aggressive roots or significant pest problems.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.6-1 feet
- Width: 0.6-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Very Low, Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to arid and semi-arid regions, desert scrub, and rocky slopes in the Southwestern United States and Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Golden Dyssodia , Dogweed , Five-Needle Pricklyleaf
Scientific Names: Thymophylla pentachaeta , Dyssodia pentachaeta , Dyssodia pentachaeta var. pentachaeta , Dyssodia pentachaeta subsp. pentachaeta , Hymenatherum pentachaetum , Hymenatherum berlandieri , Thymophylla canescens , Thymophylla pringlei , Thymophylla myriophylla , Dyssodia wootonii
GBIF Accepted Name: Thymophylla pentachaeta (DC.) Small