Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Saxifragaceae

Genus:

Sullivantia

Species:

Sullivantia sullivantii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, rocky outcrops or cliff sides