Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Pholisma

Species:

Pholisma sonorae

USDA Symbol:

PHSO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, lavender

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Holoparasitic plant; does not germinate independently. Seeds require chemical signals from host plant roots (typically Ambrosia, Pluchea, or other desert shrubs) to germinate and establish haustorial connections.