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Palmer's cornsalad

Valerianella palmeri

Palmer's cornsalad (Valerianella palmeri) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 6a–8a. Blooms Apr–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to AR, OK
USDA hardiness: Zones 6a–8a
Mature size: —
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Palmer's cornsalad (Valerianella palmeri) — *Valerianella palmeri* — Palmer's cornsalad. Photo by Eric Hunt via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Palmer's cornsalad (Valerianella palmeri) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 6a–8a. Blooms Apr–Jun.

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, palmer's cornsalad pairs naturally with: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora).