Damasonium californicum
Damasonium californicum
California starwort (Damasonium californicum) is a rare aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial native to vernal pools and wet meadows of the western United States. It requires consistently waterlogged or shallow-water conditions and is best suited for pond margins, bog gardens, or native wetland restorations. This specialist plant is not suitable for typical garden beds and demands very specific moisture management to thrive.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Moist To Wet; Do Not Allow To Dry Out • Maintain Saturated Or Shallow-Standing Water Conditions, Especially During The Growing Season
Soil pH
5.8 – 7.8
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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