Parralena
Thymophylla pentachaeta
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Parralena (Thymophylla pentachaeta) 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
6"–9" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AZ, CA, NM, NV and 3 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, moths
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Parralena is a low-growing native perennial that forms neat mounds of fine-textured foliage topped with small yellow daisy-like flowers. It blooms reliably from spring through fall, providing consistent color with minimal water requirements. The compact size makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, or as a groundcover substitute.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parralena 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
This plant is a pollinator magnet, attracting butterflies, native bees, and moths throughout its extended blooming season. The long flowering period from March through November provides crucial nectar sources during both peak and lean pollinator seasons.
Common questions
- How much sun does Parralena need?
- Parralena grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Parralena bloom?
- Parralena blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Parralena native?
- Parralena (Thymophylla pentachaeta) is native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Parralena attract?
- Parralena draws butterflies, bees, and moths.
- Is Parralena HOA-friendly?
- Parralena is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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