Uncommon native, its range limited to the Willamette Valley and a tiny part of SW Washington (where it is listed as endangered). The loose, large, bright pink blooms are a high-quality nectar source for the endangered Fender’s blue butterfly and a host plant for many native butterflies, such as the painted lady.
Height- 36”- 48”
Width- 24”-36”
Water: Dry to Moist
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Bloom time: April-May
Direct sowing: fall sowing is recommended as this species usually has a fair amount of seed dormancy. Seeds usually need 45-90 days of cold moist chilling before seeds will germinate in spring.
Growing transplants: Sow seeds in containers and place outside or in a cold frame. Seeds may germinate over a long period of time.