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Louisiana devil's-claw

Proboscidea louisianica

Louisiana devil's-claw (Proboscidea louisianica) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms May–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to 44 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11b
Mature size: 6"–2'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: May–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Louisiana devil's-claw (Proboscidea louisianica) — *Proboscidea louisianica* — Louisiana devil's-claw. Photo by John D. Byrd, Mississippi State University, Bugwood.org via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0 us).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Louisiana devil's-claw (Proboscidea louisianica) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 6"–2'. 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, louisiana devil's-claw pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Swamp verbena (Verbena hastata), Annual ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. artemisiifolia), Devil's beggartick (Bidens frondosa).