Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Eriocaulaceae

Genus:

Syngonanthus

Species:

Syngonanthus flavidulus

USDA Symbol:

SYFL

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-maintained wet pine savannas and seepage bogs; resprouts from basal rosettes after fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Brazilian campos rupestres, adapts to nutrient-poor conditions