Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Spergula

Species:

Spergula pentandra

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: North Carolina, New Jersey, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal and sandy areas