Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Rabelera

Species:

Rabelera holostea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Canada: Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, moderately fertile loam

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers calcareous soils in native habitat