Catchfly Prairie Gentian
Eustoma exaltatum
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gentianaceae
- Genus:
- Eustoma
- Species:
- Eustoma exaltatum
- USDA Symbol:
- EUEX5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink, white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in coastal and inland salt flats.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Native American Seed (nursery and seeds)