Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Petiveriaceae

Genus:

Rivina

Species:

Rivina humilis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, red, white

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Navassa Island, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in shaded understory environments