General Information
Status in Florida: Native
Native Habitat: Sandhills, pine flatwoods, and dry edges of sandhill lakes
Native States: Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Growing Zones: 6-9
Size at Maturity: 1-2 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide
Phenology: Evergreen; blooms from spring through fall, with flowering possible year-round in southern regions
Life Cycle: Short-lived perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Spreading shrub forming mats
Bloom Season: Spring to fall; possible year-round in southern regions
Bloom Color: Yellow
 
Growth Conditions
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Texture: Sandy soils
Soil pH: Adaptable
Moisture Requirements: Tolerates conditions from somewhat moist to very long dry periods; does not tolerate flooding
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray
Keystone Plant: No
 
Landscape Considerations
Recommended Landscape Uses: Wildflower gardens, low border plantings
Maintenance Tips: Prefers full sun and sandy soils; suitable for areas with varying moisture levels but avoid flooding
Considerations: Not tolerant of saltwater inundation; some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Moderate
Erosion Control: Yes
Nitrogen Fixing: No
 
Other Information
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Yes
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Yes
Historical Medicinal Uses: No known medicinal uses
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Caterpillar Host Plant: No
Propagation: Seed