General Landscape Uses:
Wildflower gardens.
Availability:
Grown by enthusiasts.
Description: Perennial wildflower 0.5-3 feet tall forming colonies from creeping rhizomes. Reddish stems somewhat woody at the base with leathery, linear leaves 2-8 inches long. Violet or purple ray flowers with a yellow center.
Dimensions: 1-3 feet in height, typically as broad as tall.
Range:
South-central United States to Escambia, Washington, and Liberty counties.
Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.
Habitats: Praries, woods
Soils: Moist, well-drained sandy or limestone soils, without humus.
Salt Water Tolerance: Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low; salt wind may burn the leaves.
Drought Tolerance: High; does not require any supplemental water once established.
Light Requirements: Full sun.
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Characteristics: Showy.
Flowering Season: Summer to fall.
Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts pollinators.
References: Hall (
2020)
Comments: We have been adding data for this species for central and northern Florida and welcome any feedback or review. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.
