Mission Woodland-Star

Lithophragma cymbalaria

Mission Woodland-Star

Anthony Valois

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Saxifragaceae
Genus:
Lithophragma
Species:
Lithophragma cymbalaria

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may
Bloom Colors:
White
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: California

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Greya moth (Greya politella), Greya obscura

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained sandy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers open, sunny locations

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o