Only found in the Willamette Valley, this plant is becoming increasingly rare, found mostly along roadsides. Very tall! Its white-light pink blooms can look you in the eye. Flowers are a high-quality nectar source for the endangered Fender’s blue butterfly and a host plant for many native butterflies, such as the painted lady.
Height: 48"-60" !!
Width: 24"-36"
Canopy layer: groundcover
Light requirements: full sun to part shade
Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil
Bloom Time: May to June
Seed Packet Contains: approximately 80 seeds
Sowing instructions: Direct sowing: fall sowing is recommended as this species usually has a fair amount of seed dormancy. Seeds usually need 45-90 days of cold moist chilling before seeds will germinate in spring.
Growing transplants: Sow seeds in containers and place outside or in a cold frame. Seeds may germinate over a long period of time.
Source: Steele Acres Native Willamette Valley Seed
Photo credit: Steele Acres Native Willamette Valley Seed
