Hackelia mundula is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name pink stickseed. It is native to the high mountains of California, especially the Sierra Nevada. Its range extends into Oregon. This is a lush, hairy perennial herb growing to maximum heights between 40 and 80 centimeters. It produces an array of erect stems with oval- or lance-shaped leaves most abundant around the bases, growing up to 22 centimeters long. The upper stems are mostly leafless and hold cyme inflorescences of flowers. Each petite flower has 5 rounded lobes which are light pink and age to light blue in color, each with a smaller petallike appendage at its base. The fruit is a small nutlet covered in thin, hairlike prickles.
How to keep Hackelia Mundula.
Pruning
To help pink stickseed flourish, start with early spring pruning by removing dead stems. This encourages new growth. Shape the plant by trimming any overgrown areas, but be careful to avoid heavy cuts, as they can stress the plant. Regular light pruning improves air circulation, reduces the risk of disease, and enhances the vigor and visual appeal of pink stickseed.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Genus
- Hackelia
- Family
- Boraginaceae
