General Information
Status in Florida: Native
Native Habitat: Scrub, sandhills, dry pinelands, coastal uplands
Native States: FL, GA, AL
Growing Zones: 8–10
Size at Maturity: 3–6 feet tall, 2–4 feet wide
Phenology: Winter dormant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, woody, open, pyramidal
Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
Bloom Color: Pink to lavender
Growth Conditions
Sunlight Requirements: Full
Soil Texture: Sand, well-drained
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
Moisture Requirements: Dry, average
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: No
Landscape Considerations
Recommended Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, dry native landscapes, wildflower plantings, sandy upland restorations
Maintenance Tips: Minimal maintenance; prune lightly to shape if desired
Considerations: Drought tolerant once established; may reseed lightly in suitable conditions
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: Not well documented in historical medicine
Florida Native Companion Plant: Gopher Apple, Scrub Rosemary, Liatris species
Wildlife Benefit: Bees, butterflies, other pollinators
Caterpillar Host Plant: No