Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multicolor
ID:
615576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. & Paxton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 2: 89 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614908

Common Names

  • Collinsia multicolor
  • Blue-eyed Mary
  • Purple Chinese Houses

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Description

Collinsia multicolor (also called Multicolor Blue-eyed Mary, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Collinsia multicolor is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive multi-colored flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Collinsia multicolor is a small, white or pinkish-white, two-lipped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsia multicolor is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along streams. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Collinsia multicolor

Collinsia multicolor can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Collinsia multicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsia multicolor?

Collinsia multicolor

What is the common name of Collinsia multicolor?

Many-colored Blue-eyed Mary

What is the habitat of Collinsia multicolor?

Dry, open woods, meadows, and grassy slopes

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801637-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].