Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Cryptantha

Species:

Cryptantha muricata var. denticulata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with moisture but may have erratic germination rates typical of desert annuals.

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