Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Montia

Species:

Montia linearis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers open, sunny locations in its native range

Germination Information