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Othake

Palafoxia sphacelata

Othake (Palafoxia sphacelata) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jun–Oct.

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

Othake (Palafoxia sphacelata) — *Palafoxia sphacelata* — Othake. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Othake (Palafoxia sphacelata) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jun–Oct. 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, othake pairs naturally with: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria).