Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Spermacoce

Species:

Spermacoce remota

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed areas and open fields