Dense False Gilyflower
Allophyllum gilioides
- Native to:
- Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © roomthily (iNaturalist #42791364)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus:
- Allophyllum
- Species:
- Allophyllum gilioides
- USDA Symbol:
- ALGI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, lavender
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, native pollinators
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:
- Prefers open, sunny locations in native range
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold-moist stratification and light for germination. Mimicking natural winter wet conditions improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: A. gilioides is found within mattoral vegetation association of California.
Source: npn.rngr.net