Rhexia spp.
meadow-beauty
Melastomataceae
Synonyms: Rhexia mariana, Rhexia cubensis, Rhexia alifanus, Rhexia nuttallii, Rhexia petiolata, Rhexia virginica
Plant Specifics
Form: flower
Life Span: long-lived perennial
Size: Height: 1-2 ft Width: 0.5 ft
Flower Color:
white,pink


Phenology: winter dormant
Noted for: Showy flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses: Wildflower in moist garden. Forms colonies.
Propagation: Cuttings. Can also be grown from seed. Seeds are small and the seeds and seedlings need to be kept moist for success (based on information provided by the Lady Byrd Johnson Wildflower Center)
Light:


Moisture Tolerance: 

Salt Tolerance: Not salt tolerant
Soil or other substrate: Sand, loam
Soil pH Range: Acidic
Ecology
Wildlife:

Attracts bees and butterflies.
Native Habitats: Wet prairie, cutthroat seep, wet flatwoods, wet roadsides, wetland transition zones.
There are several species most with similar culture in garden settings. In the wild, they differ in specific site tolerance and have different natural settings.
Distribution and Planting Zones
Natural Range in Florida

USDA Zones:
USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures
Suitable to grow in:
8A,8B,9A,9B
