Mussentuchit Creek Gilia
Aliciella tenuis
- Native to:
- United States
Source: Wikimedia; Credit: USDA, BLM, NPS, USFWS



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