Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Linaceae

Genus:

Hesperolinon

Species:

Hesperolinon tehamense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Red, Yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained serpentine soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to serpentine soils, sensitive to soil composition changes