Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Melanthiaceae

Genus:

Helonias

Species:

Helonias bullata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

Pink, Green, Purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, organic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers wetland habitats like bogs and swamps