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Western bristly scaleseed

Spermolepis lateriflora

Western bristly scaleseed (Spermolepis lateriflora) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11a. Blooms Mar–Jun.

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Family
—
Group
annual
Native range
Native to AZ, CA, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–11a
Mature size
—
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Mar–Jun
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Western bristly scaleseed (Spermolepis lateriflora)
Spermolepis lateriflora — Western bristly scaleseed. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved, uploaded by Craig Martin.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Western bristly scaleseed (Spermolepis lateriflora) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–11a. Blooms Mar–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, western bristly scaleseed pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), Rocky mountain bee-plant (Peritoma serrulata).

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