California Plumeseed
Rafinesquia californica
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Rafinesquia
- Species:
- Rafinesquia californica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Common in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seed germination is stimulated by the presence of charred wood or aqueous extracts of it
Establishment: A. glandulosa is found within mattoral vegetation association of California.
Source: npn.rngr.net