Skyflower

Hydrolea corymbosa

Skyflower

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

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Hydroleaceae
Genus:
Hydrolea
Species:
Hydrolea corymbosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
Blue, Violet

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers wetland or marshy areas