Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Joinvilleaceae

Genus:

Joinvillea

Species:

Joinvillea ascendens

USDA Symbol:

JOAS

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wet forest environments