Willow Ragwort Barkleyanthus salicifolius Also called Willow Groundsel or Ruina. Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N DStatus: NativeOrigin: Southern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Texas and down to Guatemala.Family: AsteraceaeSize: 4′ – 8′Sun: Full to part sunWatering: ModerateGrowth Rate: ModerateSoil: TolerantTemperature: Hardy to 10 FPruning:Disease and Pests:Uses: Host for the American Lady butterfly. Nectar plant.Notes: Fertilizing reduces attractiveness to butterflies. Flowers give off a rotting smell to attract flies for pollination. Resources Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Wildlife.org Spadefoot Nursery Add a Plant Tag to Your Space! Imagine a world where every garden, school yard, and public space becomes an immersive and educational experience. A place where nature and knowledge intertwine to create stunning interpretive trails. With a simple scan using your smartphone, you’ll unlock a whole new level of information and convenience. No more searching through countless books or websites to find details about your plants. Share this:FacebookXWhatsAppPinterestRedditPrintLike this:Like Loading...