Carolina Bristlemallow
Modiola caroliniana
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Juan Fernández Is., Paraguay, Peru, United States, Uruguay
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Modiola
- Species:
- Modiola caroliniana
- USDA Symbol:
- MOCA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- orange-red
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
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 disturbed areas and along roadsides