Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Tomostima

Species:

Tomostima platycarpa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions, prefers humid conditions

Germination Information