Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Euploca

Species:

Euploca procumbens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions