Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Martyniaceae

Genus:

Proboscidea

Species:

Proboscidea sabulosa

USDA Symbol:

PRSA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid desert regions

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Hard seed coat benefits from scarification or soaking before planting.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI