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Featherleaf Desertpeony

Acourtia runcinata

Last reviewed: October 2026

Featherleaf Desertpeony (Acourtia runcinata)
Photo: (c) Chet Burrier, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Toxicity unknown

Featherleaf Desertpeony (Acourtia runcinata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

6"–12" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

TX

Pollinators

butterflies, nectar insects

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Chihuahuan DesertsEdwards PlateauSouthern Texas PlainsWestern Gulf Coastal Plain

Featherleaf Desertpeony is a compact perennial wildflower that stays small at 6-12 inches tall and wide. It produces delicate blooms for an extended period from March through August, making it a reliable source of color in drought-tolerant gardens. This low-water native thrives in partial sun conditions and goes dormant in winter.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Featherleaf Desertpeony is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

This plant attracts butterflies and various nectar-feeding insects throughout its long blooming season. Its extended flowering period from spring through summer provides consistent pollinator support.

Common questions

How much sun does Featherleaf Desertpeony need?
Featherleaf Desertpeony grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Featherleaf Desertpeony bloom?
Featherleaf Desertpeony blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Featherleaf Desertpeony native?
Featherleaf Desertpeony (Acourtia runcinata) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Featherleaf Desertpeony attract?
Featherleaf Desertpeony draws butterflies and nectar insects.
Is Featherleaf Desertpeony HOA-friendly?
Featherleaf Desertpeony is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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