Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burmanniaceae

Genus:

Apteria

Species:

Apteria aphylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in pine flatwoods and wet savannas