Muskflower
Erythranthe moschata
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Phrymaceae
- Genus:
- Erythranthe
- Species:
- Erythranthe moschata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Annaphila casta, Annaphila miona, Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers habitats near streams and wetlands
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Single-step cold-moist stratification for temperate woodland species. for 60–120 days
Notes: Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o