Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loganiaceae

Genus:

Mitreola

Species:

Mitreola sessilifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in wetland areas