Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polemoniaceae

Genus:

Navarretia

Species:

Navarretia fossalis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Ground Cover:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

clay-rich, seasonally wet, nutrient-poor

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

seasonally wet

Notes:

often found in vernal pools or similar habitats