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Cooley’s Bundleflower (Desmanthus cooleyi) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Cooley’s Bundleflower

(Desmanthus cooleyi)

Cooley’s Bundleflower (Desmanthus cooleyi)

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Climate Requirements for Glen Burnie, Maryland

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• Precipitation 16" - 19" 44" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 84°F - 94°F 88°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 17°F - 32°F 26°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
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Summary

Desmanthus cooleyi, commonly known as Cooley’s Bundleflower, is a perennial subshrub or herb that can be deciduous or semi-deciduous. It is native to open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.7-2 feet (0.2-0.6 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters), featuring fine-textured foliage and a bushy growth habit.

Cooley’s Bundleflower is valued for its delicate, bipinnate leaves and its small, spherical flower heads that bloom from late spring to early fall. The flowers are a combination of white and yellow, creating a subtle but attractive display. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun to part shade, making it suitable for xeriscaping and naturalized areas. It is often used in restoration projects and as a component of native plant gardens. Cooley’s Bundleflower prefers well-drained soils and requires minimal maintenance once established. It is not commonly affected by diseases or pests, but overwatering can lead to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb
  • Height: 0.7-1.7 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White, Yellow
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous, Semi-Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bird Garden, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

native to open woodlands, prairies, and grasslands in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Desmanthus cooleyi, Desmanthus jamesii, Desmanthus jamesii var. fendleri, Acacia cooleyi, Acuan cooleyi, Acuan jamesii, Acuan fendleri, Acuania jamesii

GBIF Accepted Name: Desmanthus cooleyi (Eaton) Trel. ex Branner & Coville