Dense-leaved Woollystar

Eriastrum densifolium, Polemoniaceae

Zones

8–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Foothill PenstemonPenstemon heterophyllus

Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Littleflower PenstemonPenstemon procerus

Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Parish's PhaceliaPhacelia parishii

Related Polemoniaceae species compete for similar soil conditions and space

Large-flowered CollomiaCollomia grandiflora

Congeneric Polemoniaceae species exhibit competitive interference

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialized Native BeesSupports Sphinx Moth CaterpillarsFeeds Minute Parasitic WaspsProvides Nectar For Hummingbird MothsAttracts Predatory Mites

Common Questions

What zones does Dense-leaved Woollystar grow in?

Dense-leaved Woollystar grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Dense-leaved Woollystar?

Good companions for Dense-leaved Woollystar include Foothill Penstemon, Littleflower Penstemon.

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