Showy Fanpetals
Sida lindheimeri
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
LA, TX
Pollinators
butterflies
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Showy Fanpetals is a compact native wildflower that produces bright orange blooms nearly year-round in Texas. This drought-tolerant perennial forms neat clumps and requires minimal care once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Showy Fanpetals 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 season provides nectar for butterflies and other pollinators from spring through fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Showy Fanpetals need?
- Showy Fanpetals grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Showy Fanpetals bloom?
- Showy Fanpetals blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Showy Fanpetals native?
- Showy Fanpetals (Sida lindheimeri) is native to LA, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Showy Fanpetals attract?
- Showy Fanpetals draws butterflies.
- Is Showy Fanpetals HOA-friendly?
- Showy Fanpetals 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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