Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Waldsteinia

Species:

Waldsteinia lobata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers woodland or forest floor conditions

Germination Information