Tropical Puff

Neptunia pubescens

Tropical Puff

Bob Peterson from North Palm Beach, Florida, Planet Earth!

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Neptunia
Species:
Neptunia pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
Bloom Colors:
Yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Commonly found in wetland areas and riverbanks