Eriastrum sapphirinum is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common name sapphire woollystar. This wildflower is endemic to California where it is found in many habitats throughout the state. It is an annual reaching anywhere from 5 to 40 centimeters in height, forming clumps or singular spindly stems. The stem is erect and may be reddish to green, and has the occasional threadlike leaf with sparse hairs to a coat of dense wool.
Sapphire Woolly Star Care
Eriastrum Sapphirinum
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water as needed to keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy.
Sunlight
When grown outside it likes full sun or afternoon shade, when grown inside it needs bright light and some direct sun.
Soil
Perform well in most types of soil.
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Temperature
For best results, provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).
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