Chinese Houses

Sisyrinchium bellum

Collinsia heterophylla

Blooms spring to early summer
Annual flower that blooms with two-lipped flowers from pink to lavender on 20” stems. Likes partial shade, well drained sandy soil, and water to extend blooms. Provides nectar and pollen. Attracts Bombus and mason bees.

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NativeTorrey Douglasstolerates sand, part shade, annual, attracts bombus, attracts mason bees, blooms spring to summer, provides nectar and pollen