Downingia cuspidata
$3.80
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Toothed Calicoflower
Toothed Calicoflower is a showy annual wildflower that grows on a branching erect stem up to ~4 in. tall. Its white, yellow, and purple blotched tubular flowers put on a dazzling show in late spring.
This is a great option to plant en masse near a pond, water feature, or wet meadow.
Downingia must cross-pollinate to produce seeds.
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees
| Container | RP, D-16 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Downingia spp. are pollinated by native solitary bees, who collect their pollen to feed their offspring |
| Historical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | California and Mexico |
| Elevation | 0 to 4985 ft |
| Habitat | Ponds, meadows, and vernal pools |
| Communities | Foothill Woodland, Mixed Evergreen Forest, wetland-riparian |