Description
Approximately 200 seeds.
At a Glance: Large-flowered collomia is a hardy annual species that can grow up to 3 ft. tall and has showy salmon to orange flower clusters. It grows well in a number of habitats including open meadows, prairies, and partially shaded locations.
Leaves: The leaves on this species are arranged at wide intervals along the stem and are long and lance-shaped.
Flowers: This species has tightly packed clusters on top of the stem that hold salmon to yellow tubular flowers.
Fun Fact: This species’ flowers have anthers that hold florescent blue pollen.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
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Full sun > 80%
Mostly sunny 60%-80%
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Dry
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Low elevation
Mid elevation
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References:
Photo by Northwest Meadowscapes.
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
