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Yellow plainsman

Hymenopappus flavescens

Yellow plainsman (Hymenopappus flavescens) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms May–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to AZ, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–10b
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: May–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Yellow plainsman (Hymenopappus flavescens) — *Hymenopappus flavescens* — Yellow plainsman. Photo by Alex Abair via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Yellow plainsman (Hymenopappus flavescens) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms May–Sep. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

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, yellow plainsman pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), Prairie groundsel (Packera plattensis).