Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Thymelaeaceae

Genus:

Thymelaea

Species:

Thymelaea passerina

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions