Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Stanleya

Species:

Stanleya viridiflora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Common in arid and semi-arid regions

Germination Information