Flatface calicoflower (Downingia pulchella)

Flatface calicoflower

Flatface calicoflower is a striking wildflower with vivid blue to purple petals and a yellow and white blotched throat. Its trumpet-shaped blooms stand out against slender, grass-like leaves, adapted to seasonally wet, open habitats. Flatface calicoflower's beauty often marks the presence of vernal pools, a critical ecosystem for its growth and reproduction.

Scientific classification

Species

Flatface calicoflower (Downingia pulchella)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

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Care Guide for Flatface calicoflower

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Pruning: Flatface calicoflower features vibrant, star-shaped blooms. Prune in early to late spring by removing dead stems to boost flowering and avoid seed setting through regular deadheading. Sterilized tools are crucial for preventing infections, and proper pruning enhances both aesthetics and vitality.

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