Nye County False Candytuft
Nevada holmgrenii
,Morefield, James D Knight, Teri A. (Teri Ann) Nevada Natural Heritage Program United States Bureau of Land Management,United States. Bureau of Land Management. Nevada State Office United States. Bureau of Land Management. Ely District,United States. Soil Conservation Service,
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Nevada
- Species:
- Nevada holmgrenii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, maroon
Native Range
United States
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- flies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.5 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid desert regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Propagation data sourced from Claude AI