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(Desmanthus cooleyi)
Cooley’s Bundleflower (Desmanthus cooleyi)
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Cecelia Alexander
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Lafayette, Colorado
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 8" - 53" | 18" | You should be able to grow this plant with no additional irrigation. | Excellent |
| • High Temp. | 74°F - 102°F | 89°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 11°F - 52°F | 16°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow very well at your location without additional irrigation.
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
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