Rocky Mountain Snowlover

Chionophila jamesii

Rocky Mountain Snowlover

Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Plantaginaceae
Genus:
Chionophila
Species:
Chionophila jamesii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
White, Green
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained alpine soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to high elevation rocky slopes