Deinandra mohavensis - Mojave Tarplant (Plant)

A rare annual tarplant from the Mojave desert and Peninsular Ranges. Slender flower stalks rise up to 3 feet tall. Small yellow flowers bloom in spring. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Deinandra mohavensis Common Name Mojave Tarplant Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 3ft. x 1ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered 1B.3 (threatened) Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Southern portion of High Sierra Nevada, Peninsular Ranges, western edge of Mojave Desert, n San Bernardino Mtns (extirpated) Na