Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygalaceae

Genus:

Senega

Species:

Senega polygama

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Biennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

Pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Prefers open, sunny locations in native prairies.

Germination Information