Common Alplily
Gagea serotina
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Liliaceae
- Genus:
- Gagea
- Species:
- Gagea serotina
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow, Purple
Native Range
United States: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in alpine and subalpine regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The plant is found from the arctic regions of North America south through the high mountain ranges of the United States.
Source: npn.rngr.net