Snow Squarestem
Melanthera nivea
Also known as: Everglades Squarestem
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Melanthera
- Species:
- Melanthera nivea
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6-8 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Helcystogramma melantherella
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate