[wildflower.org] Characteristics, Bloom Info, Habitat: Plant Characteristics Duration: Annual , Perennial Habit: Herb Fruit Type: Schizocarp Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall. Size extremely variable based on conditions, dwarfed or nearly leafless plants are often found. Bloom Information Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep Bloom Notes: Pale pink or purple, rarely white. Base of petals paler or white. Distribution USA: CA Native Habitat: Wet places, especially vernal pools, hog wallows, swales, foothill woodlands and chaparral openings. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)