Hoover's Woollystar

Eriastrum hooveri

Hoover's Woollystar

Stephen Laymon, Bureau of Land Management

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polemoniaceae
Genus:
Eriastrum
Species:
Eriastrum hooveri

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid regions, prefers open spaces