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Texas prairie parsley

Polytaenia texana

Texas prairie parsley (Polytaenia texana) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Jun.

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Family
—
Group
annual
Native range
Native to OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 6a–10a
Mature size
6"–3'
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–Jun
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Texas prairie parsley (Polytaenia texana)
Polytaenia texana — Texas prairie parsley. Photo by Ben Clement via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Texas prairie parsley (Polytaenia texana) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Jun. 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, texas prairie parsley pairs naturally with: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora).

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