Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polemoniaceae

Genus:

Polemonium

Species:

Polemonium vanbruntiae

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Purple

Native Range

United States: Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, West Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Quebec

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like wetlands and stream banks

Germination Information