By incorporating Basketflower into your garden or restoration project, you help provide essential nectar sources for native pollinators and add seasonal beauty to Texas landscapes.

Plectocephalus americanus plays a vital role in its ecosystem: Wildlife Support: The flowers provide nectar and pollen for various pollinators and insects. Habitat Formation: As a native …

Download a 1 page PDF file for this plant, suitable for sharing, printing, and plant sales. Includes a QR code back to this page. This map uses data from the US EPA. EPA servers have been …

Special Value to Native Bees This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. Description: Direct seed from late summer …

Jun 19, 2025 · American basket-flowers ~ Plectocephalus americanus In a happy coincidence, I visited Brazos Bend State Park just before the beginning of Pollinator Week: a time set aside …

Attracts pollinators: Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators are drawn to the nectar-rich flowers, promoting a healthy ecosystem in your garden. Low maintenance: This easy-to-care-for …

Jun 24, 2023 · The summer solstice has arrived, which means it’s time for American basketflower (Plectocephalus americanus, or previously Centaurea americana) to bloom. Every year, it …

Jun 12, 2025 · Meet the American Basketflower (Plectocephalus americanus), a stunning Oklahoma native that brings both charm and ecological benefits to your garden. Named for the …

Phenology: Jul-Sep. Habitat: Glades and woodlands westward; eastwards as a waif in waste ground around wool-combing mills in e. SC (Nesom 2004d), waif at old ports or mills, or …

Light preference Plectocephalus americanus likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows. Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!