Navarretia heterodoxa is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name Calistoga pincushionplant. It is endemic to the San Francisco Bay Area in California, where it grows in the serpentine soils of the hills and mountains. It is a hairy annual herb producing a slender stem up to about 24 centimeters long. It is glandular and emits a skunky scent. The leaves are divided into threadlike or needlelike lobes. The inflorescence is a head of flowers lined with palmate bracts. The flowers are purple and roughly a centimeter long, their corollas divided into five lobes.
How to keep Navarretia Heterodoxa.
Pruning
The Calistoga pincushion plant showcases dense clusters and vibrant flowers. To encourage healthy growth, it benefits from early spring pruning. By trimming dead branches and removing spent blooms, you can improve its shape and airflow, which reduces the risk of disease. This resilient plant recovers quickly, enhancing both its growth and visual appeal.
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Navarretia
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
