Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Houstonia

Species:

Houstonia canadensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may, jun

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Violet

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers open woodlands and prairies

Germination Information