Quick answer: Woolly paperflower (Psilostrophe tagetina) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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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 | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Sandy, gravelly |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Oct |
| Height | 1-2 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, butterflies |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 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 Woolly paperflower
Where is Woolly paperflower native?
Woolly paperflower (Psilostrophe tagetina) is native to Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, 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 Woolly paperflower bloom?
Woolly paperflower blooms Apr-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Woolly paperflower need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Sandy, gravelly. Mature height: 1-2 ft.
Is Woolly paperflower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies.
Is Woolly paperflower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Woolly paperflower is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Woolly paperflower?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Psilostrophe tagetina by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Woolly paperflower.
- Chocolate flower Berlandiera lyrata
- Blackfoot daisy Melampodium leucanthum
- Rocky Mountain zinnia Zinnia grandiflora
- Rocky Mountain penstemon Penstemon strictus
- Creosote bush Larrea tridentata
- Lewis flax (blue flax) Linum lewisii
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