Glademallow

Napaea dioica

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Napaea
Species:
Napaea dioica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
8-12 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Bagisara gulnare, Bagisara praecelsa

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Two-spotted bumble bee (Bombus bimaculatus), Two-spotted bumble bee (Bombus bimaculatus)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to floodplains and wet meadows