Common Name:

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Family:

Rubiaceae

Form:

Size:

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

Fruit Color:

Phenology:

Noted For:

Recommended Uses:

Considerations:

This species is cold sensitive and will die back if it freezes. Usually resprouts from the base.

There are recent observations of the plant in north Florida where it appears to be naturalizing.

Availability:

Propagation:

Readily available from native nurseries. Easily transplanted.

May sucker and suckers can be moved. Readily grows from seed.

Light:

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded---------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Somewhat moist, no flooding -to- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Loam

Soil pH:

Suitable to Grow In:

9A,9B,10A,10B,11

USDA zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature.

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General Comments:

Closely related plants occur in the Caribbean and Central America. Yellow or orange flowering plants are not the Florida native.

In recent years plants have been found growing wild near homesites in north Florida -- what you plant can escape into the wild if planted beyond the natural range. Please plant responsibly - this plant has the potential to be invasive when used outside of its natural range.   Please act responsibly.