Parish'S Umbrellawort
Tauschia parishii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Tauschia
- Species:
- Tauschia parishii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon), Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), Indra swallowtail (Papilio indra)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to chaparral and coastal sage scrub