The botanical name of the ribbed
fringepod plant is Thysanocarpus radians and the plant is also called lace pod.
The ribbed fringepod plant is attractive when the flowers turn to seeds or,
more accurately, to seedpods. Continue reading to learn more about the ribbed
fringepod plant.
Fringepod Seeds Info
The ribbed fringepod plant is native
to central areas of Northern California and Oregon. The truth is that not everybody
is aware of this attractive specimen. This particular specimen appears to be
somewhat rare when searching for seeds. The fringepod seedpods rise above a
mound of tall racemes on delicate stems. Flowering, and then turning to seed
from March to May in California grasslands and meadows, the wildflower really grows
best in part sun areas. Small nondescript flowers are normally white, but
sometimes purple or yellow.
Furthermore, the round seedpod that
follows is actually surrounded by rays that look like spokes, making it appear
as a wheel inside a pink translucent covering. Some even say that the seedpods
resemble lacy doilies. A number of seedpods may grow on the same plant.
How to Grow Fringepod
Actually the ribbed fringepod plants are
drought tolerant, although the seedpods form more readily in wetter seasons. As
an Oregon native, imagine the water to which it is accustomed. Use the plant in
moist meadows or around ponds and streams to mimic these conditions. The ribbed
fringepod plants are also an attractive addition to a xeric garden or a natural
area near the woods. You can combine fringepod seeds among ornamental grasses
that provide autumn color and texture for long lasting interest in your natural
garden. You can also use it with other part sun loving natives or plant them
alone in a small patch for the possibility of reseeding next year.
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