Lithospermum occidentale, Soft-haird Marbleseed
Notes:
L. occidentale is of high value to larger bees. When processing the seed, take care as the hairs become like fiber-glass and will stick in your hand!
- Listing ID: 3873
- Duration: Perennial
- Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 1-3
- Stratification: TBD (60 cold moist stratification is a good start)
- Bloom Time: June-August
- Family: Boraginaceae (Borage)
- Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to full sun
- Latin Name: Lithospermum occidentale
- Common Name: Soft-hair Marbleseed, Western False Gromwell
- Eco-Region: 251