Illinois Pinweed

Lechea racemulosa

Native to:
United States
Illinois Pinweed

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 2: 543. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cistaceae
Genus:
Lechea
Species:
Lechea racemulosa
USDA Symbol:
LERA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from root crown after fire. Associated with fire-maintained pine barrens and sandhill communities.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
commonly found in sandy pine barrens

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds are tiny and require light for germination. Surface sow on sandy soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI