Emmenanthe penduliflora var. penduliflora - Whispering Bells (Plant)

A charming annual with graceful stems of pale yellow bell-shaped flowers. Locally native. A beautiful counterpoint to brighter annual species. Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Emmenanthe penduliflora var. penduliflora Common Name Whispering Bells Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold, White, Cream Flowering Months April, May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 3ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution High North Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada Foothills, c&s High Sierra Nevada, Eastern Sierrra Nevada, San Joaquin Valley, Central Western CA, South Western CA, Deser