Kauai Delissea 🛑 Endangered

Delissea rhytidosperma

Native to:
Hawaii

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Campanulaceae
Genus:
Delissea
Species:
Delissea rhytidosperma
USDA Symbol:
DERH2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
white, greenish-white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, native bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
fertile, well-drained volcanic soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Hawaiian forests, prefers undisturbed areas