Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Corema

Species:

Corema conradii

USDA Symbol:

COCO9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade,Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire; historically maintained by fire in pine barrens habitat.

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:

thrives in open, sunny areas with poor soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Notes:

Germination is erratic and often poor; fresh seed may germinate better.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI