Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Shinnersia

Species:

Shinnersia rivularis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wetlands and slow-moving waters