Opposite-Leaved Tarweed
Hemizonella minima
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Hemizonella
- Species:
- Hemizonella minima
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, low fertility
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers open areas