Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Lipandra

Species:

Lipandra polysperma

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: California, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers disturbed soils in its native range