Eyebright

Euphrasia ×aequalis

Eyebright

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Scrophulariaceae
Genus:
Euphrasia
Species:
Euphrasia ×aequalis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
purple, white, yellow

Native Range

United States: Maine

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Often found in grasslands and open woodlands