Polanisia dodecandra (Clammyweed)

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Also known as Redwhisker Clammyweed. 

Clammyweed is a rather unusual looking annual featuring slender, erect stems with sticky glandular hairs, which contribute to its common name. Its flowers are small, with four white petals, and have a unique feature - long, slender, red or purple whisker-like structures (stamens) that extend well beyond the petals, hence the common name "Redwhisker Clammyweed". 

Clammyweed is commonly found in open areas, disturbed sites, fields, prairies, and along roadsides. It prefers well-drained soils and does best in full sun and dry, sandy or rocky soil. It adapts to moist, rich soil, but it is more likely to sprawl. It prefers full sun, mesic to dry conditions. It is drought-tolerant. It easily self-sows itself in the fall. 

Clammyweed is an important plant for pollinators, as bees and other insects are attracted to its flowers. It is a host plant for various butterflies, such as Cabbage White, Checkered White and Great Southern White. 


AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Full sun
Bloom color White, pink, purple
Bloom time Spring through fall
Mature height 2-3 ft
Mature spread 1-1.5 ft
Attracts Butterflies, bees, wasps, flies.
Host plant Cabbage White, Checkered White and Great Southern White. 
Deer resistant Yes

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)