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Broom snakeweed

Gutierrezia sarothrae

Broom snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Aug–Nov.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 19 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Aug–Nov
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Broom snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae) — *Gutierrezia sarothrae* — Broom snakeweed. Photo by Robb Hannawacker https://www.inaturalist.org/people/hannawacker via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Broom snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Aug–Nov.

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, broom snakeweed pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).