Navarretia leptalea (formerly Gilia leptalea) is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name Bridges' pincushionplant. It is native to the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade Range in California and Oregon, where it grows in colorful carpets in mountain meadows. It produces glandular stems with linear or narrowly oval-shaped leaves. The tiny stem is topped with an inflorescence of one or more funnel-shaped pink flowers with long, narrow throats.
How to keep Navarretia Leptalea.
Pruning
The Bridges' pincushion plant is admired for its delicate blooms and compact shape. To maintain the plant's health and improve air circulation, it's best to prune it from early to late spring. Begin by removing dead stems and thinning out areas where growth is too dense. Always use clean, sharp tools to prevent damage and disease. Proper pruning encourages robust growth and prolongs the blooming season.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Genus
- Navarretia
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
Other names.
