Lavafield False Ohelo

Wikstroemia hanalei

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Thymelaeaceae
Genus:
Wikstroemia
Species:
Wikstroemia hanalei

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Hawaiian wet forests