Ballhead ipomopsis

Ipomopsis congesta

Physical Characteristics

Ipomopsis congesta is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Oregon to California, eastwards to North Dakota and West Nebraska.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Tonic[61].

Known Hazards

None known