Owyhee River Stickseed

Hackelia ophiobia

Owyhee River Stickseed

Either Roger Rosentreter or Ann DeBolt, though in some cases it may be the work of a BLM technician or other botanist

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Hackelia
Species:
Hackelia ophiobia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow, Blue

Native Range

United States: Idaho, Nevada, Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and open woodlands