Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Montia

Species:

Montia chamissoi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and marshy areas