Woolly Paperflower
Psilostrophe tagetina
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Woolly Paperflower (Psilostrophe tagetina) 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"–18" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AZ, NM, TX, UT
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
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Woolly Paperflower is a compact native shrub that produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers from spring through fall. Its silvery-green foliage and small stature make it suitable for borders and rock gardens. The plant requires minimal water once established and thrives in hot, dry conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Woolly Paperflower is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- Requires annual shaping to stay compact
Wildlife value
This long-blooming native attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects throughout most of the growing season. Its extended bloom period makes it particularly valuable for supporting pollinators during hot summer months when many other flowers fade.
Common questions
- How much sun does Woolly Paperflower need?
- Woolly Paperflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Woolly Paperflower bloom?
- Woolly Paperflower blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Woolly Paperflower native?
- Woolly Paperflower (Psilostrophe tagetina) is native to AZ, NM, TX, UT, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Woolly Paperflower attract?
- Woolly Paperflower draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
- Is Woolly Paperflower HOA-friendly?
- Woolly Paperflower 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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