Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygalaceae

Genus:

Asemeia

Species:

Asemeia nana

Growth Characteristics

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to Florida scrub fire regime, resprouts from roots after fire and benefits from periodic burns that reduce woody competition.