Linanthus dichotomus
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Linanthus dichotomus

Evening snow

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
11
Observations
47

Description

Source: leafsnap

Linanthus dichotomus is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name eveningsnow. It is native to western North America, including most of the southwestern United States, where it is a common member of the flora in a number of habitat types. It is often found on the serpentine soils of California. This is an annual herb producing several thin, waxy, erect stems up to 20 centimeters tall. The leaves are divided into linear lobes 1 or 2 centimeters long. The inflorescence produces a cyme of vespertine flowers which unroll into funnel-shaped corollas. The white lobes are just over a centimeter long and have purple shading on the undersides.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Evening snow comes from bright, open areas and does best in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but prefers direct sunlight for optimal growth. This annual and biennial plant is noted for its sun-loving nature.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Evening snow can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by various combinations of moisture and heat conditions. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the risk of Evening snow dying. In winter, proper protection from the cold can increase the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Evening Snow benefits from regular, dilute applications of fertilizer to encourage healthy leaf development. You should apply fertilizer to Evening Snow about once a month during the summer. Nitrogen is essential for the foliage, and adding nitrogen-rich sources helps Evening Snow thrive.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

The evening snow is a charming annual plant known for its white blooms that appear in the evening. For optimal growth, prune the plant from early to late spring to remove wilted flowers and long, spindly stems. This encourages compact growth and extends the blooming period. Proper pruning enhances the vitality and visual appeal of the evening snow throughout the growing season.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Linanthus
Family
Polemoniaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Summer

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Common Names (1)

en Evening snow