Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
torreyi
ID:
615610

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 378 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614942

Common Names

  • Torrey's Blue-eyed Mary
  • Torrey's Blue-eyed Grass
  • Torrey's Blue-eyed Pink

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Synonyms

  • Collinsia torreyi torreyi [unknown]

Description

Collinsia torreyi (also called Torrey's 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 torreyi is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive pink 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

Collinsia torreyi has white to lavender flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsia torreyi is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Collinsia torreyi

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

Collinsia torreyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsia torreyi?

Collinsia torreyi

What is the common name of Collinsia torreyi?

Torrey's Blue-eyed Mary

What is the habitat of Collinsia torreyi?

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801654-1: 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].