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Thalia dealbata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Marantaceae
- Genus:
- Thalia
- Species:
- Thalia dealbata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- Purple
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus) Butterflies:Brazilian Skipper (Calpodes ethlius), Brazilian Skipper (Calpodes ethlius)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, moisture-retentive clay or loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in wetlands and shallow water areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds can be stored dry in zip-lock-type plastic bags for at least 6 months or stored in a moist medium at 5.5 °C (42 °F) for stratification.
Establishment: Seeds are generally collected when fully mature and before any significant shattering occurs, usually late August through mid September. Seeds of the Indian Bayou Source are collected by shaking the fruit clusters over a container.
Source: npn.rngr.net