Baker's Wild Hollyhock
Iliamna bakeri
US Forest Service
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Iliamna
- Species:
- Iliamna bakeri
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink, Purple
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in fine mesh bags, soaked for 10 seconds in water at 95 °C, then immediately placed in cold water. Seeds are then placed into a 1% hydrogen peroxide soak for 24 hours, rinsed, and placed in water for an additional 24 hours. Mesh bags are layered in peat in a covered container and placed in refrigeration at 1 to 3 °C for 60 days. Check seeds in peat weekly and treat with 1% hydrogen peroxide if mold is evident.
Establishment: Native to northern California and southern Oregon, where it grows in mountain forests and woodland on volcanic soils.
Source: npn.rngr.net