Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Polygonum

Species:

Polygonum glaucum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal dunes and sandy areas