THELESPERMA filifolium (Greenthread )
The narrow, linear segments of the leaves give greenthread its name. This native annual can be found from South Dakota to Texas in the High Plains. It prefers dry, sandy soils and lives in large colonies. The flowers are a bright yellow color and bloom in the summer. It's an outstanding colonizer and works well in reclamation and roadside mixtures. Many native pollinators are attracted to these flowers.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 5,938 | 100 |
| 1OZ | 11,875 | 200 |
| 1/4LB | 47,500 | 800 |
| 1/2LB | 95,000 | 1,600 |
| 1LB | 190,000 | 3,200 |
| 5LB | 950,000 | 16,000 |
Scientific Name: Thelesperma Filifolium
Common Name: Greenthread
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: South Dakota to Texas
Full Growth Height: 12-24 "
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer
Flower: Showy, Semi Green, Cup-Shaped
Pollinators: Bees, Pollinators
Flower Color: Yellow
Tolerate: Drought, Deer
Water Requirement: Dry
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Dry, Sand, Well-Drained, Loam, Clay
Soil pH: Basic, Neutral
Uses: Gravel Gardens, Meadows, Rock Gardens