Purple Chinese Houses

Carried by 0 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Purple Chinese Houses (Collinsia heterophylla var. heterophylla) is a native annual herb that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-5000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

4 - 19 in Tall

Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Natural setting

Plant communities

Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Variable Checkerspot

Euphydryas chalcedona

Edith's Checkerspot

Euphydryas editha

Bilobed Looper Moth

Megalographa biloba

Alternative names

Common names:

Chinese Houses

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