Northern Eyebright
Euphrasia micrantha
- Native to:
- Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
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
- USDA Symbol:
- EUMI10
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
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