Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polemoniaceae

Genus:

Gilia

Species:

Gilia ophthalmoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Blue

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, low fertility soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions