Coast Horkelia

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Coast Horkelia (Horkelia cuneata var. cuneata) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Central Coast, the South Coast Range and South Coast regions. It tends to grow in dunes, at elevations from 0-1300 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

8 - 28 in Tall

Color

White

Special uses

Groundcover

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

5, 7, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 22, 23, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Dunes

Plant communities

Chaparral, Forest

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 5 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Clepsis fucana

Edith's Copper

Lycaena editha

Phymatopus hectoides

Alternative names

Common names:

Wedgeleaf Horkelia

Botanical names:

Horkelia cuneata ssp. cuneata

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