Larsen's Collomia Plant Care
Collomia larsenii Payson
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Collomia larsenii is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name talus collomia. It is native to the Olympic Mountains of Washington and the Cascade Range from Washington to northern California, where it grows in high exposed mountainside talus.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Larsen's Collomia?
Larsen's Collomia grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Larsen's Collomia Native To?
What Is the Larsen's Collomia?
Larsen's Collomia (Collomia larsenii) belongs to the Polemoniaceae family within the Collomia genus. Larsen's Collomia is native to the Olympic Mountains of Washington and the Cascade Range from Washington to northern California.
Larsen's Collomia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Larsen's Collomia produces clusters of small tubular flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Larsen's Collomia Need?
Larsen's Collomia thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Larsen's Collomia?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Larsen's Collomia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Larsen's Collomia?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Larsen's Collomia?
Larsen's Collomia can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to collomia diversifolia plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Larsen's Collomia Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Larsen's Collomia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Larsen's Collomia?
Larsen's Collomia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Larsen's Collomia is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Collomia genus — compare its care with other Collomia species on PlantoScan.
Collomia is part of the Polemoniaceae plant family — browse all Polemoniaceae genera and species.
Larsen's Collomia thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Collomia larsenii Payson, family Polemoniaceae (first published in Publ. Sci. Univ. Wyoming, Bot. 1: 85 (1924)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Larsen's Collomia, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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