Roving Sailor

Carried by 6 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Roving Sailor (Maurandella antirrhiniflora) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in southern California. It is fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in a rounded form to a height of 0.8 feet, with active growth during the spring. Flowers are purple and striking, and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-8500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

10 in Tall

Form

Spreading

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Soil description

Adaptable, tolerant of sand, loam and clay.

Natural setting

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 0 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Junonia coenia

Alternative names

Common names:

Violet Twining Snapdragon

Sources

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