Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loganiaceae

Genus:

Spigelia

Species:

Spigelia loganioides

USDA Symbol:

SPLO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

red, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Requires periodic fire to maintain open habitat and reduce competition; fire suppression threatens populations.

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