Northern Bluethread
Burmannia biflora
- Native to:
- Cuba, Puerto Rico, United States
USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 1: 547.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Burmanniaceae
- Genus:
- Burmannia
- Species:
- Burmannia biflora
- USDA Symbol:
- BUBI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Associated with fire-maintained pine flatwoods and savannas. Benefits from periodic burning that maintains open canopy conditions.
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 wet, open habitats