Hoover's Calicoflower

Downingia bella

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Campanulaceae
Genus:
Downingia
Species:
Downingia bella

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Native to vernal pools and wet meadows