Honeyherb

Phyla dulcus

Native to:
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Verbenaceae
Genus:
Phyla
Species:
Phyla dulcus
USDA Symbol:
PHDU4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Ground Cover:
Yes
Lawn Substitute:
Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, fertile, well-drained loam
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers wetland edges and riverbanks