Spiked Ipomopsis
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Spiked Ipomopsis
ipomopsis spicata
The Spiked Ipomopsis is a colorful flower that loves to bloom in sunny places! Its tall spikes are covered in bright pink or purple blooms that attract many pollinators.
Habitat: Rocky slopes and dry grasslands
Appearance
The Spiked Ipomopsis is a slender plant often topped with dense, spike-like clusters of many tiny, usually white to cream-colored flowers. Its narrow, sometimes hairy leaves are deeply divided, giving it a delicate, feathery appearance, setting it apart from broader-leafed desert plants.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPolemoniaceaeGenusIpomopsis
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Its 'spiked' name comes from how its tiny flowers stack up like a fuzzy tower!
Its seeds might wait for years, only sprouting after a wildfire clears the way!
Some tiny bees called Sweat Bees love its nectar, helping it make seeds!
This plant can grow in very dry places where most others can't survive!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Water Seeker
Spiked Ipomopsis has a tenacious taproot that helps it find deep water, allowing it to thrive in dry, rocky soils.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Its densely packed, often light-colored flowers act as a bright beacon, attracting busy bees and butterflies to help with pollination.
Ability
Drought Defender
Spiked Ipomopsis can often survive long dry spells by going dormant, preserving energy until water returns to its habitat.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Western Bumblebee
Bombus mixtus
collects nectar and pollen from flowers
pollinates
Small White Butterfly
Pieris rapae
sips nectar from the numerous small blooms
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
browses on the leaves and stems occasionally
eaten by
Long-tailed Vole
Microtus longicaudus
may nibble on plant parts or seeds
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
IpomopsisSpike FlowerSummer Bloom
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Spiked Ipomopsis?
10-60 cm
How wide does Spiked Ipomopsis spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Spiked Ipomopsis?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Spiked Ipomopsis bloom?
Summer
Is Spiked Ipomopsis edible?
No
Is Spiked Ipomopsis toxic?
None
What is Spiked Ipomopsis's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Spiked Ipomopsis pollinated?
Insect
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