Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Diapensiaceae

Genus:

Galax

Species:

Galax urceolata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland environments