Desert Calico (Loeseliastrum Matthewsii) is a annual herb in the Polemoniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Loeseliastrum matthewsii is an annual herb native to California and the western North America, known for its colorful, bilaterally symmetrical flowers.

Desert Calico

Desert Calico

Loeseliastrum Matthewsii

Loeseliastrum matthewsii is an annual herb native to California and the western North America, known for its colorful, bilaterally symmetrical flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Desert Calico

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Polemoniaceae
Genus:Loeseliastrum