Southern Gilia
Saltugilia australis
Anthony Valois and the National Park Service
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus:
- Saltugilia
- Species:
- Saltugilia australis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink, Blue
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Spotted Straw Moth (Heliothis phloxiphaga)
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 arid, rocky slopes
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seed germination is stimulated by the presence of charred wood or aqueous extracts of it.
Establishment: G. splendens ssp. australis is found within mattoral vegetation association of California.
Source: npn.rngr.net