Texas Palafox
Palafoxia texana
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
LA, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, moths, nectar insects
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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.
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: mid zone, backyard only.
- 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Texas Palafox native?
- Texas Palafox (Palafoxia texana) is native to LA, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 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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