Seaside Twintip
Stemodia maritima
- Native to:
- Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
Alex Popovkin, Bahia, Brazil (www.flickr.com) from Brazil
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus:
- Stemodia
- Species:
- Stemodia maritima
- USDA Symbol:
- STMA6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, saline, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- tolerates dry to moderate moisture
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal areas