Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. var. hookeri (Douglas ex Hook.) Jeps.
Scientific Name: Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. var. hookeri (Douglas ex Hook.) Jeps.
Synonyms: Gilia hallii Parish,
Gilia pungens (Torr.) Benth.,
Gilia pungens (Torr.) Benth. var. <i>hookeri</i> (Douglas ex Hook.) A. Gray,
Leptodactylon hazeliae M. Peck,
Leptodactylon lilacinum Greene ex Brank,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt.,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. ssp. <i>brevifolium</i> (Rydb.) Wherry,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. ssp. <i>eupungens</i> (Brand) Wherry,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. ssp. <i>hallii</i> (Parish) H. Mason,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. ssp. <i>hookeri</i> (Douglas ex Hook.) Wherry,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. ssp. <i>hazeliae</i> (M. Peck) R.J. Meinke,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. var. <i>hallii</i> (Parish) Jeps.,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. var. <i>hookeri</i> (Douglas ex Hook.) Jeps.,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. ssp. <i>pulchriflorum</i> (Brand) H. Mason,
Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. ssp. <i>squarrosum</i> (A. Gray) Tidestr. Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Solanales / Polemoniaceae / Linanthus Benth./ Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. var. hookeri (Douglas ex Hook.) Jeps.
| General Information |
| Usda Symbol | LEPUH5 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herbSubshrub, |
| Native Locations | LEPUH5 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Leptodactylon pungens (Torr.) Torr. ex Nutt. var. hookeri (Douglas ex Hook.) Jeps..
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -33 |
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| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
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| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
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| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
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| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
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| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
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| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
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| Drought Tolerance | High |
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| Fertility Requirement | Low |
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| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
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| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 90 |
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| Hedge Tolerance | None |
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| Moisture Use | Low |
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| pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
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| pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
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| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 4800 |
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| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 1700 |
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| Precipitation, Maximum | 16 |
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| Precipitation, Minimum | 8 |
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| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 14 |
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| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
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| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
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Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
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| Toxicity | None |
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| Resprout Ability | Yes |
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| Shape and Orientation | Decumbent |
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| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
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| C:N Ratio | Medium |
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| Coppice Potential | No |
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| Fall Conspicuous | No |
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| Fire Resistant | No |
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| Flower Color | White |
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| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
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| Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
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| Foliage Porosity Winter | Moderate |
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| Foliage Texture | Fine |
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| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
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| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
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| Low Growing Grass | No |
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| Lifespan | Short |
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| Leaf Retention | No |
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| Known Allelopath | No |
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| Height, Mature (feet) | 2.0 |
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| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 2 |
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| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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| Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
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| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
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Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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| Small Grain | No |
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| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
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| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
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| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
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| Propagated by Tubers | No |
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| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
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| Propagated by Sod | No |
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| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
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| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
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| Propagated by Container | Yes |
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| Propagated by Bulb | No |
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| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
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| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
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| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
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| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
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| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
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| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
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| Propagated by Corm | No |
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Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
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| Pulpwood Product | No |
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| Post Product | No |
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| Palatable Human | No |
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| Nursery Stock Product | No |
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| Naval Store Product | No |
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| Lumber Product | No |
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| Fodder Product | No |
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| Christmas Tree Product | No |
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| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
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