Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Zygophyllaceae

Genus:

Kallstroemia

Species:

Kallstroemia parviflora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Orange, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah

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:

thrives in arid and semi-arid regions