Habitat of Ipomopsis globularis by Susan Panjabi.
Ipomopsis globularis is found on alpine ridges with gravelly, calcareous soil. Habitats are described as meadows, talus, and scree slopes, often with 50 percent bare soil. Plants have been seen on abandoned mine spoils. Sites are underlain by Leadville limestone and Manitou limestone formations (Panjabi and Anderson 2005). Populations occur on all aspects and flat to very steep slopes. Frequently associated species of Ipomopsis globularis include Geum rossii, Artemisia scopulorum, Bistorta bistortoides, Campanula uniflora, Castilleja occidentalis, Deschampsia cespitosa, Elymus trachycaulus, Lloydia serotina, Oxytropis splendens, Pedicularis scopulorum, Polemonium viscosum, and Silene acaulis (Panjabi and Anderson 2005).
Elevation Range:
10,649 - 13,507
feet (3,246 - 4,117 meters)