Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Northern Humid Gulf Coastal Prairies
Flatwoods, Southern Tertiary Uplands
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Wetland
Height
1.5
to
2
ft.
Spread
0.5
to
1
ft.
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Sand, Loam, Rich, Moist, Mud
Light Requirement
Sun, Part Shade
Water Requirement
Medium
Native Habitat
Wetland or Riparian
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
White, Pink
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Seasonal Interest
Pollen, Larval Host
Wildlife Benefit
Butterflies, Bees
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Set up a pond or a water collection tank near a downspout to supplement water. Propagation: Seed.
Comments
Blooms May-September. Needs continuous water. This species can be easily identified before the flowers open because the tips of the corollas are pink creating a large pink spot at the apex of an unopened flower. The open flowers are white to pink. Opposite elliptic leaves. Purple stem. Could do well in rain gardens. All parts toxic. Pollination: Butterflies and bees. Larval host for Monarch butterflies.