General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Fruit: Showy
Other: Clusters of silky-white scales that resemble flower petals
Fruiting Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Drought tolerant

Image
Common names
  • Blow Wives

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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California
Date: 2011-05-06

Date: April
credit: Elf
Location: California
Date: April
credit: Franco Folini

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