Ballhead ipomopsis
Ipomopsis congesta

Family: Polemoniaceae

What it is like

Ipomopsis congesta is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.3

Where it is found

Dry open slopes, lowland to high elevations.

South-western N. America - Oregon to California, eastwards to North Dakota and West Nebraska.

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How it is used

Food

Rating: 0

Medicine

Rating: 1

Tonic.

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How it is grown

257276 A polymorphic species.

Propagating it: Seed -

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 0-0

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

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Synonyms

Gilia congesta