Status in Florida: Native
Native Habitat: Moist to wet areas, including pine flatwoods, savannas, wet prairies, marshes, ditches, and roadsides.
Native State, Country: Eastern North America (most species are concentrated in the southeastern U.S.)
Growing Zones: Generally 7 - 10 (varies slightly by species)
Size at Maturity: 1 - 3 feet tall, depending on the species and growing conditions
Phenology: Herbaceous perennial (dies back to the ground in winter)
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Clumping, upright
Bloom Season: Summer to fall (some species may start blooming in late spring)
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Texture: Adaptable, but prefers moist, acidic soils. Can tolerate sandy or loamy soils.
Soil pH: Acidic
Moisture Requirements: Moist to wet. Does not tolerate drought well.
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: No, but supports pollinators.
Recommended Landscape Uses: Wildflower gardens, rain gardens, bog gardens, naturalized areas, pollinator gardens.
Maintenance Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
Considerations: Attractive to a variety of pollinators. Flowers are delicate and don't last long.
Hurricane Wind Resistant: No
Erosion Control: Yes, can help stabilize soil in moist areas.
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Generally considered non-toxic to pets.
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: No
Historical Medicinal Uses: Some traditional medicinal uses by Native Americans.
Florida Native Companion Plant:  Drosera spp. (Sundews), Sarracenia spp. (Pitcher Plants)
Wildlife Benefit: Important nectar source for native bees and butterflies.
Caterpillar Host Plant: No
Propagation: Seed, division
Length of time Seed is Viable: 1-2 years
Best month to Start Seeds: Spring
Seed treatments: No special treatment needed.
Some common Rhexia species in Florida:
Rhexia virginica (Virginia Meadow Beauty): Perhaps the most widespread. Has bright pink flowers and distinctly winged stems.
Rhexia mariana (Pale Meadow Beauty): Similar to R. virginica, but with paler pink to almost white flowers.
Rhexia cubensis (Cuban Meadow Beauty): Found in southern Florida, including the Keys. Has larger, showier pink flowers