Quick answer: Apache plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is native to 8 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)
Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Dry, gravelly, sandy soils |
| Bloom | May-Dec |
| Height | 2-6 ft, up to 12 ft |
| Wildlife value | Nectar/cover/nesting for wildlife |
Lookalike alert
⚠ No fix found 15 Sep 2026 — only listing found is Abies concolor mislabeled/miskeyed; no genuine listing found.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Apache plume
Where is Apache plume native?
Apache plume (Fallugia paradoxa) is native to Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Apache plume bloom?
Apache plume blooms May-Dec. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Apache plume need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Dry, gravelly, sandy soils. Mature height: 2-6 ft, up to 12 ft.
Is Apache plume good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Nectar/cover/nesting for wildlife.
Is Apache plume deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Apache plume is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Apache plume?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Fallugia paradoxa by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Apache plume.
- Creosote bush Larrea tridentata
- Desert marigold Baileya multiradiata
- Utah serviceberry Amelanchier utahensis
- Scarlet gilia Ipomopsis aggregata
- Rocky Mountain penstemon Penstemon strictus
- Firecracker penstemon Penstemon eatonii
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