Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Pholisma

Species:

Pholisma sonorae

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Purple

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor desert soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry conditions preferred

Notes:

native to arid desert regions, parasitic plant