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Upland cotton

Gossypium hirsutum var. hirsutum

Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum var. hirsutum) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 5a–11b. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Jul–Jul.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 14 U.S. states, including AL, CA, FL, IL, LA, MA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–11b
Mature size: 29"–6'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Jul–Jul
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum var. hirsutum) — *Gossypium hirsutum var. hirsutum* — Upland cotton. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Lauren McLaurin, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, upland cotton pairs naturally with: Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera), Box elder (Acer negundo), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. interius).