Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polemoniaceae

Genus:

Navarretia

Species:

Navarretia fossalis

USDA Symbol:

NAFO

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, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

pollinators

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