Family : | Geraniaceae |
Longevity : | Perennial |
Origin : | Native |
Season : | Cool |
The Texas Filaree is a low herb branched from the base, becoming 20 inches long. The reddish-purple flowers of the Texas Filaree are 1 inch across. Leaves are long-stalked, deeply veined and appear wrinkled. This plant can be found on rocky or sandy calcareous soils of hillsides, disturbed areas, prairies and other open areas. Texas Filaree is native to the South Texas Plains and Edwards Plateau areas. It blooms from February through April. |
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