Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nyctaginaceae

Genus:

Tripterocalyx

Species:

Tripterocalyx micranthus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan

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:

adapted to arid desert conditions