Woolly Cottonflower

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 3 to 4 feet tall, presenting Broad, lobed leaves with a fuzzy texture along with Small white to pale yellow flowers with a woolly appearance, followed by Capsules containing seeds, covered in cotton-like fibers. These features are supported by a reliable Fibrous root system, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to the American Southwest and Northern Mexico, Woolly Cottonflower thrives in Dry, open, sandy soils at elevations around 1,000 to 3,000 feet. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 8 to 10. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Woolly Cottonflower, This plant prefers Full sun and flourishes in Sandy to loamy with a soil pH of about 6.0 to 7.5.

Woolly Cottonflower needs watering,Moderate, with drought tolerance once established, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Well-drained soil, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Deep watering, allowing soil to dry out between watering supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Woolly Cottonflower performs best within 65 F to 95 F. Its ideal growth occurs at around 75 F to 85 F, though it tolerates ranges from 45 F to 100 F. Additionally, maintaining Low to moderate humidity encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced, all-purpose fertilizer at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Compost enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing leaves, stunted growth helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. Early spring for Trim back dead or damaged stems tidies its appearance, while Every 2-3 years may be necessary as it grows, requiring a Increase pot size by 1-2 inches in diameter increase and a fresh Well-draining potting mix with organic matter. for Staking or Support. May need staking if top-heavy.

During Winter, growth may slow and some Evergreen, leaves may yellow in winter can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Seed propagation and cuttings and provide Warm temperatures, moist substrate when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Cuttings taken in early summer, dipped in rooting hormone, kept in a humid environment to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisWoolly Cottonflower problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, spider mites and remain vigilant against Root rot if overwatered. Implementing Regular monitoring and adequate spacing for air circulation and applying Insecticidal soap for pests, improve drainage for root rot when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Other drought-tolerant perennials and shows None reported, making it a flexible choice for various Xeriscaping, ornamental gardening.

the Edible Parts: None. Toxicty of Woolly Cottonflower, Non-toxic but not commonly consumed. learning about its Not applicable, Not applicable, and Not applicable can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Used in traditional medicine in some indigenous cultures or note its Valued for its unique appearance in ornamental gardens.

With an Not evaluated, proper Conservation of native habitats and education on xeriscaping