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Thysanocarpus radians

Also Known As

Thysanocarpus curvipes
Fringe Pod
Ribbed Fringepod

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-11

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Thysanocarpus radians plant details

Thysanocarpus radians is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thysanocarpus radians

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edible, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thysanocarpus radians

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This cutie annual from California grasslands & chaparral is often overlooked, which is too bad. The spike of white flowers develops into charming, green, flat seedpods with lacy edges that look like the doilies your grandmother kept on the back of her sofa cushions. Blooming March through May from a rosette of grassy leaves, Thysanocarpus comes from the Greek word thusanos, which means “fringed” & karpos, which means “fruit” referring to the fringed-edge seedpods. The seeds are edible if parched or they can be ground up & combined with flour. To 1-2’ tall and 1’ wide.