About Desert Wishbone-bush
Plant Family: Nyctaginaceae
Plant Type: Perennial
Size: 1' H x 8' W
Growth Habit: Spreading
Deciduous/Evergreen: Summer semi-deciduous
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun
Soil Preference: Well-draining
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant
Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F
Flower Season: Winter/Spring
Flower Color: Purple, Pink, White
Endangered?: Not listed
Distribution: Widespread from approximately Fresno south
Natural Habitat: Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Foothill Woodland
Photo Credit: Calscape