Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Cryptantha (krip-TAN-tha) (Info)
Species: johnstonii (jon-STONE-ee-eye) (Info)
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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