| Botanical Name |
Ipomopsis pumila |
| Common Name |
Dwarf skyrocket, Dwarf gilia |
| Family |
Polemoniaceae - Phlox |
| Description |
This annual native has hairy, somewhat woolly stems. The fragrant leaves have 2 -4 spreading, sharply pointed segments. This small, low plant is often found growing in colonies. |
| Mature Size |
Up to 5” |
| Bloom |
In the spring minute, tubular flowers in leafy clusters appear. They are white, pink, lavender or bluish with blue anthers and 5 petals. The stamens are borne upon the petals. |
| Interesting Facts |
It is found throughout New Mexico on dry plains and slopes as well as in other western states. Pumila is Latin for dwarf. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses |
Native Americans have used a lather from the dried flowers and leaves to treat headaches. |
