Natives For Your Neighborhood
Conservation of rare plants, animals, and ecosystems

Availability: Native plant nurseries.

Range: Central and southeastern United States south to Volusia, Osceola, Polk, and Hillsborough counties.

 Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.

 Map of suggested ZIP codes from South Florida north to southern Brevard, Osceola, Polk, and Pasco counties.

 Map of ZIP codes with habitat recommendations from the Monroe County Keys north to Martin and Charlotte counties.

Soils: Moist to dry loamy or sandy soils with humusy top layer.

Salt Water Tolerance: Low; does not tolerate flooding by salt or brackish water.

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation.

Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade.

Wildlife and Ecology: Valuable source of nectar for birds.

Comments: We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page.