Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Pectocarya

Species:

Pectocarya penicillata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

feb, mar, apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

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

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:

adapted to arid desert environments