Overview

Hesperochiron californicus is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Hesperochiron, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hesperochiron californicus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include rock gardens, alpine beds and containers.

About

Hesperochiron californicus is a clump-forming deciduous plant in the Boraginaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for rock gardens, alpine beds, and containers. This cultivar is best planted in well-drained soil with watering during establishment and can be propagated by seed or division. It is of interest during spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Hesperochiron is a small genus of plants in the waterleaf family containing two species native to western North America. These are thick-rooted perennial herbs growing in squat patches at ground level and producing bluish-white flowers with yellow throats. They grow in wet areas such as seepy meadows.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hesperochiron

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Hesperochiron californicus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, alpine beds, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hesperochiron californicus

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions