Downingia bicornuta
Downingia bicornuta
Downingia bicornuta is a delicate wildflower native to vernal pools and wet meadows of the Pacific Northwest, requiring consistently moist to wet soil to thrive. Plant in part shade with regular watering to mimic its natural seasonal pool habitat. It is best suited to native plant gardens or naturalized wet areas rather than typical home containers.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
purple
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 8.2
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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