Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Malacothrix

Species:

Malacothrix stebbinsii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, rocky, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid, rocky slopes