Prairie Fameflower
Phemeranthus rugospermus
Joshua Mayer
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Montiaceae
- Genus:
- Phemeranthus
- Species:
- Phemeranthus rugospermus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Pink
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Thrives in open, sunny habitats with minimal competition.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification.
Establishment: T. parviflorum is found from Minnesota and North Dakota south through the Great plains to Texas; east to Arkansas and west to Arizona. It grows in sandy, acidic soils.
Source: npn.rngr.net