Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Eriocaulaceae

Genus:

Eriocaulon

Species:

Eriocaulon parkeri

USDA Symbol:

ERPA4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in tidal freshwater habitats.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI