Fleshy Porterella
Porterella carnosula
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Campanulaceae
- Genus:
- Porterella
- Species:
- Porterella carnosula
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow, Blue, Purple
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii), Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers habitats near streams or wetlands