Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Loganiaceae

Genus:

Spigelia

Species:

Spigelia pygmaea

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Occurs in fire-maintained pine savannas; benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition.

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