Sunbright
Phemeranthus parviflorus
Also known as: New Mexico Fameflower
Mason Brock (Masebrock)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Montiaceae
- Genus:
- Phemeranthus
- Species:
- Phemeranthus parviflorus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Prefers rocky or sandy habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification.
Establishment: T. parviflorum is found from Minnesota and North Dakota south through the Great plains to Texas; east to Arkansas and west to Arizona. It grows in sandy, acidic soils.
Source: npn.rngr.net