Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Polymnia

Species:

Polymnia laevigata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers forest understory conditions