Tropical Puff

Tropical Puff, also knows as Yellow Puff

Neptunia Pubescens

Family- Pea Family

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, East Central Texas Plains

Light Requirements- Sun

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Small Mammals

Larval Host Plant- Ceranus Blue Butterfly

Bloom Time- April-October

Leaf Retention- Semi Evergreen  

Life Span- Perennial

Height- .25’-1’

Width- 1’-2’

Native Habitat- Sandy areas, Grasslands

Additional Information- This low growing, very drought tolerant plant makes a nice ground cover with small round yellow “puffy” flowers that sporadically pop up throughout the year. Sensitive to the touch, the leaves will close up when you touch them, they also close themselves up at night.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)