Wideleaf October flower
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Polygonella polygama var. polygama
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Polygonaceae
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Landscape Uses:
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Primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations. Also wildflower gardens. |
Ecological Restoration Notes: |
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Availability: |
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Grown by enthusiasts and occasionally by native plant nurseries. |
Description: |
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Medium herb with erect stems, becoming woody at the base. |
Height: |
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About 2-3 feet in height. Taller than broad. |
Growth Rate: |
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Moderate. |
Range: |
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Southeastern United States west to Texas and south to Miami-Dade and Collier counties. |
Habitats: |
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Sandhills and scrub. |
Soils: |
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Moist to dry, well-drained sandy soils, without humus. |
Nutritional Requirements: |
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Low; it grows in nutrient poor soils. |
Salt Water Tolerance: |
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Low; does not tolerate flooding by salt or brackish water. |
Salt Wind Tolerance: |
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Low; salt wind may burn the leaves. |
Drought Tolerance: |
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High; does not require any supplemental water once established. |
Light Requirements: |
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Full sun. |
Flower Color: |
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Pinkish or white. |
Flower Characteristics: |
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Semi-showy. |
Flowering Season: |
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Summer-fall. |
Fruit: |
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Inconspicuous achene. |
Wildlife and Ecology: |
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Polypolypoly |
Horticultural Notes: |
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Comments: |
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Sarah Martin In habitat, Seabranch Preserve State Park
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Sarah Martin In habitat, Seabranch Preserve State Park
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Sarah Martin In habitat, Seabranch Preserve State Park
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Sarah Martin In habitat, Seabranch Preserve State Park
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Sarah Martin In habitat, Seabranch Preserve State Park
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