General Landscape Uses:
Although long considered by many to be native, we agree with
Franck (2020, pp 205-208) that this wildflower is
not native to Florida.
Availability:
Commonly available at native plant nurseries in central Florida. Available at native plant nurseries in northeast and South Florida. Available in Boynton Beach at
Sustainscape (561-245-5305).
Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.
Map of Postal Code Areas of IRC data from peninsular Florida.
Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts bee and butterfly pollinators.
Comments: See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's
Flower Friday page and a discussion from Florida Wildflower Foundation on its
native status.
