Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burmanniaceae

Genus:

Thismia

Species:

Thismia americana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Green, Blue

Native Range

United States: Illinois

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rich, organic soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

found in wet prairies and marshy areas