Oneseed Pussypaws
Calyptridium monospermum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Montiaceae
- Genus:
- Calyptridium
- Species:
- Calyptridium monospermum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Red, Pink, Purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Nevada, Oregon
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius), Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and alpine regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Sow seeds into trays filled with stabilized medium plugs (Q-plugs). Seal trays inside plastic bags and refrigerate at 1 to 3 °C for 60 days. Check trays weekly and keep moist. Treat with 1% hydrogen peroxide if mold is evident.
Establishment: Plants are quite small for an extended period of time after germination. Grows in a variety of habitats including forests and woodlands but is mostly found in open, sandy or gravelly soils in sun or part shade. Found in the western US in Oregon, Nevada, and California.
Source: npn.rngr.net