Desert Wishbone-bush
Desert Wishbone-bush
Mirabilis laevis
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Coconino County,
Graham County,
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Yavapai County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
moisture
Establishment:
Moderate
Survival:
High
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Low light
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Tamura et al. 2017