Parry's Blue Eyed Mary
Collinsia parryi
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © aaron_echols (iNaturalist #21899116)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Collinsia
- Species:
- Collinsia parryi
- USDA Symbol:
- COPA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures and may benefit from cold stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
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