Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Petiveriaceae

Genus:

Trichostigma

Species:

Trichostigma octandrum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

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:

prefers organic matter-rich environments