Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygalaceae

Genus:

Asemeia

Species:

Asemeia martiana

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of Florida scrub species, likely resprouts from root crown after fire. Adapted to periodic burns in scrub and flatwood ecosystems.