Northern Eyebright
Euphrasia micrantha
Knud Knudsen, Species recordings from the Danish National portal Arter.dk (Project by The Danish Environmental Protection Agency and The Natural History Museum of Denmark)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orobanchaceae
- Genus:
- Euphrasia
- Species:
- Euphrasia micrantha
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Massachusetts
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found in alpine and subalpine regions