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.