Texas Yellow Star
Planting Instructions
Site Selection
Sunlight: Lindheimera texana thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Soil: It prefers well-drained soil, and can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay soils, as long as they are not waterlogged.
Planting Outdoors
Fall Planting:
This is the ideal time to plant in most regions.
Sow seeds in late September or October.
Prepare the soil by loosening it and removing any weeds or debris.
Scatter seeds on the soil surface and lightly cover them with a thin layer of soil (about 1/4 inch deep).
Gently water the area.
Spring Planting:
Sow seeds after the last frost has passed.
Follow the same steps as for fall planting.
Starting Seeds Indoors
Timing: Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in your area.
Containers: Use seed starting trays or small pots with drainage holes.
Soil: Fill containers with a seed starting mix.
Planting: Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep and lightly cover with soil.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Light: Provide ample light, either from a sunny window or grow lights.
Transplanting: Once seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves and the weather is warm enough, transplant them outdoors. Space plants about 12-18 inches apart.
Stratification and Scarification
Stratification: Lindheimera texana seeds do no require stratification (cold treatment).
Scarification: Scarification (scratching or nicking the seed coat) is not necessary for this species.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.
Once established, Lindheimera texana is drought-tolerant and needs minimal watering.
Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Lindheimera texana is a low-maintenance plant and generally does not require fertilization.
It may self-seed readily.
Invasiveness
Lindheimera texana is not considered invasive. It is a native plant to Texas and other parts of the southern United States.
Additional Tips
Lindheimera texana is a great choice for wildflower gardens, rock gardens, or as a border plant.
It attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
This plant is deer-resistant.
