Mussentuchit Creek Gilia

Aliciella tenuis

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polemoniaceae
Genus:
Aliciella
Species:
Aliciella tenuis
USDA Symbol:
ALTE12

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, native pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Light may enhance germination. Seeds are small and should be surface-sown or barely covered.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI