Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Rumex

Species:

Rumex skottsbergii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

4-6 ft

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to volcanic regions with sparse vegetation