Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Hesperochiron

Species:

Hesperochiron pumilus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like meadows and stream banks