Savannah Meadowbeauty
(Rhexia alifanus)
Savannah Meadowbeauty (Rhexia alifanus)
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Dwight Kingsbury
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Photo by: Dwight Kingsbury | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Dwight Kingsbury | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-06-22T13:16:07Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Rhexia alifanus, commonly known as Savannah Meadowbeauty, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the wet pine flatwoods, savannas, and open wet areas of the Southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.1-0.4 feet (0.03-0.1 meters). The plant has a clumping form with lance-shaped leaves and bears showy pink to purple flowers with prominent yellow stamens during the summer months, which are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Savannah Meadowbeauty is valued for its vibrant floral display and its ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it a suitable choice for rain gardens, wet meadows, and naturalized areas. It is also used in restoration projects to stabilize soil and support local ecosystems. This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and requires consistently moist to wet soil with good drainage. While it is not commonly affected by serious pests or diseases, it can be susceptible to root rot if drainage is inadequate. Savannah Meadowbeauty is not known for being invasive and is considered a beneficial native species in its region.CC BY-SA 4.0
Savannah Meadowbeauty is valued for its vibrant floral display and its ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it a suitable choice for rain gardens, wet meadows, and naturalized areas. It is also used in restoration projects to stabilize soil and support local ecosystems. This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade and requires consistently moist to wet soil with good drainage. While it is not commonly affected by serious pests or diseases, it can be susceptible to root rot if drainage is inadequate. Savannah Meadowbeauty is not known for being invasive and is considered a beneficial native species in its region.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 0.1-0.4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Wet pine flatwoods, savannas, and open wet areas in the Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Rhexia alifanus, Rhexia glabella, Rhexia glabella var. alifanus,
GBIF Accepted Name: Rhexia alifanus Walter