species 1,274 observations

Firecracker Flower

Dichelostemma ida-maia

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anna's Hummingbird, Common Bottlenose Dolphin 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Ascending Clumping Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Bulb Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.