Parry's Blue Eyed Mary
Collinsia parryi
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Collinsia
- Species:
- Collinsia parryi
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Purple
Native Range
United States: California
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, open slopes and chaparral
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds germinate better in the presence of charred wood or aqueous extracts of it
Establishment: C. parryi is found within mattoral vegetation association of California. No conflicting information found.
Source: npn.rngr.net