How much sun does Navajo Tea need?

Navajo Tea grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Navajo Tea bloom?

Navajo Tea blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.

Where is Navajo Tea native?

Navajo Tea (Thelesperma simplicifolium) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Navajo Tea attract?

Navajo Tea draws butterflies and nectar insects.

Is Navajo Tea HOA-friendly?

Navajo Tea is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Navajo Tea

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Thelesperma simplicifolium

Last reviewed: October 2026

Toxicity unknown

Navajo Tea (Thelesperma simplicifolium) 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

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 60"–12" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

Pollinators

butterflies, nectar insects

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Navajo Tea is a compact native wildflower with delicate yellow daisy-like blooms that appear almost year-round. This drought-tolerant perennial forms neat clumps with fine-textured foliage and provides consistent color from spring through fall.

In an HOA neighborhood

Navajo Tea is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

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

Wildlife value

The long blooming period makes this an excellent nectar source for butterflies and beneficial insects throughout most of the growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Navajo Tea need?: Navajo Tea grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Navajo Tea bloom?: Navajo Tea blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Where is Navajo Tea native?: Navajo Tea (Thelesperma simplicifolium) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Navajo Tea attract?: Navajo Tea draws butterflies and nectar insects.
Is Navajo Tea HOA-friendly?: Navajo Tea 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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