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.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI