Juniper Leaf
Polypremum procumbens
- Native to:
- Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Palau, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Tetrachondraceae
- Genus:
- Polypremum
- Species:
- Polypremum procumbens
- USDA Symbol:
- POPR4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Colonizes disturbed areas post-fire; tolerates frequent burning in pine savannas and sandhills.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in open, sandy areas