Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Celastraceae

Genus:

Parnassia

Species:

Parnassia caroliniana

USDA Symbol:

PACA13

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, flies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wet meadows and bogs

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and keep moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI