Wissadula contracta
Wissadula contracta
- Native to:
- Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Wissadula
- Species:
- Wissadula contracta
- USDA Symbol:
- WICO2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments