Large-Flowered Collomia : Collomia grandiflora

Plant type: annual flower
Height: 2-3'

Light: full to part sun
Soil: dry

PPL: YES

Hardy annual that occurs from the prairies of the Willamette Valley to the sagebrush country east of the Cascades. Clusters of flowers open sherbet orange and then fade to white with conspicuous blue pollen for a multi-colored effect. An adaptable plant that will occupy any open disturbed site.

Reseeds prolifically (forms leaves in winter - don't weed!). Cute cut flower. Nice native to let wander your garden. Low water. Don't pamper or it'll get powdery mildew, which is harmless but ugly.