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Hackelia pinetorum (Hackelia pinetorum)

Hackelia pinetorum, a flowering herb native to western North America, features small blue flowers and hairy leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in hot climates.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25 °C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.1-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Echinospermum pinetorum Greene ex A.Gray
Lappula pinetorum (Greene ex A.Gray) Greene
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderBoraginales
  • familyBoraginaceae
  • genusHackelia
  • speciesHackelia pinetorum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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