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Texas Palafox

Palafoxia texana

Last reviewed: October 2026

Texas Palafox (Palafoxia texana)
Photo: iNaturalist user: johnyochum / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Toxicity unknown

Texas Palafox (Palafoxia texana) 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"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

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

Native to

FL, LA, TX

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, moths, nectar insects

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Southern Texas PlainsWestern Gulf Coastal Plain

Texas Palafox is a native annual wildflower that produces clusters of small, daisy-like pink to purple blooms from spring through fall. This compact plant maintains a neat, bushy appearance and provides nearly year-round color in sunny locations with minimal water needs.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Texas Palafox is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, mid zone.

  • Requires seasonal replanting
  • May have messy dieback

Wildlife value

The long blooming period makes this an excellent nectar source for butterflies, bees, and moths throughout most of the growing season. Its extended flowering time provides critical pollinator support when many other plants have finished blooming.

Common questions

How much sun does Texas Palafox need?
Texas Palafox grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Texas Palafox bloom?
Texas Palafox blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Where is Texas Palafox native?
Texas Palafox (Palafoxia texana) is native to FL, LA, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Texas Palafox attract?
Texas Palafox draws butterflies, bees, moths, and nectar insects.
Is Texas Palafox HOA-friendly?
Texas Palafox is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate 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.

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