Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Limnanthaceae

Genus:

Limnanthes

Species:

Limnanthes vinculans

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, clayey, poorly-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to vernal pools and wet meadows