How much sun does Navajo Tea need?

Navajo Tea grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Navajo Tea bloom?

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

Where is Navajo Tea native?

Navajo Tea (Thelesperma simplicifolium) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database 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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Author: Pollinator Patch

Thelesperma simplicifolium

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 60"–12" W

Bloom

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

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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Navajo Tea native?: Navajo Tea (Thelesperma simplicifolium) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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