Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Xyridaceae

Genus:

Xyris

Species:

Xyris elliottii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wet pine flatwoods and bogs