Small Palafox
Palafoxia callosa
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Small Palafox (Palafoxia callosa) 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
180"–24" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AR, MO, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, nectar insects
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Small palafox is a slender annual wildflower that produces clusters of small pink to purple daisy-like blooms from summer through late fall. This delicate Texas native grows tall and narrow, making it useful for adding vertical interest and seasonal color to native plantings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Small Palafox is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Requires seasonal replanting
- May have messy dieback
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and other beneficial insects from midsummer through the first frost. Its extended flowering season makes it particularly valuable for late-season pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Small Palafox need?
- Small Palafox grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Small Palafox bloom?
- Small Palafox blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Small Palafox native?
- Small Palafox (Palafoxia callosa) is native to AR, MO, TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Small Palafox attract?
- Small Palafox draws butterflies and nectar insects.
- Is Small Palafox HOA-friendly?
- Small Palafox is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate 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.
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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