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