Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 6-18 inches (10 cm - .5 m) |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet (1 m) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: very small nutlets |
Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front |
Uses: | Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |