Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Eriogonum

Species:

Eriogonum gypsophilum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Native Range

United States: New Mexico

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

gypsum-rich, well-drained sandy soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to gypsum outcrops; sensitive to soil disturbance