Whitehead
Enicostema verticillatum
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, Guyana, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gentianaceae
- Genus:
- Enicostema
- Species:
- Enicostema verticillatum
- USDA Symbol:
- ENVE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pale blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in open grasslands and scrublands