Hammitt's Claycress

Streptanthus hammittii

Hammitt's Claycress

(c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Streptanthus
Species:
Streptanthus hammittii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr
Bloom Colors:
Purple

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate