Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Thysanocarpus

Species:

Thysanocarpus conchuliferus

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:

White, Purple

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal scrub and chaparral regions