Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Schiedea

Species:

Schiedea kauaiensis

USDA Symbol:

SCKA4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native insects

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Kauai, prefers natural forest conditions