Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Paronychia

Species:

Paronychia argyrocoma

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, rocky, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in rocky outcrops and ledges