Meadow Beauty

Rhexiamariana

Genus
Rhexia (REKS-ee-uh)
Species
mariana (mar-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Sabatia simplex
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Palmetto, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Rincon, Georgia

Valley Lee, Maryland

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Longview, Texas

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2009 | positive

This meadow Beauty is commonly found in wet areas throughout the state of Florida. It has long (5-11 mm) anthers. It is notorious for l...Read More

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