Serpentine Linanthus

Leptosiphon ambiguus

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polemoniaceae
Genus:
Leptosiphon
Species:
Leptosiphon ambiguus
USDA Symbol:
LEAM13

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, pink, lavender

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:
native to dry, open areas; prefers poor soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Surface sow; seeds require light for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI