Virginia Fanpetals
Ripariosida hermaphrodita
- Native to:
- United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Ripariosida
- Species:
- Ripariosida hermaphrodita
- USDA Symbol:
- SIHE3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers riverbanks and floodplains in native habitat
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Seeds are scarified and given a hot water soak (76§ C water poured over seeds and allowed to cool over 24 hour period)
Establishment: S. hermaphrodita is found in non forested areas within temperate deciduous forests of eastern North America and grows in open, moist locations along rivers and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It's range is Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia to southern Michigan and Tennessee. Germination was equal in light and dark.
Source: npn.rngr.net