Texas Silverpuff
Chaptalia texana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
NM, TX
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Texas Silverpuff is a low-growing native perennial that forms compact clumps of silvery-green foliage. It produces small white dandelion-like flowers on short stems throughout much of the growing season, followed by fluffy seed heads that give the plant its common name.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas Silverpuff is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The flowers attract small native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout its extended bloom period. The seeds provide food for small birds and the low growth habit offers shelter for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Texas Silverpuff need?
- Texas Silverpuff grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Texas Silverpuff bloom?
- Texas Silverpuff blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Texas Silverpuff native?
- Texas Silverpuff (Chaptalia texana) is native to NM, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Texas Silverpuff HOA-friendly?
- Texas Silverpuff 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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