Identification |
Genus
Rhexia
Species
mariana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Maryland meadow beauty
Family
MELASTOMATACEAE
Specimen number
S11781
Data source
HtZn p162;Xeri p290
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Bog
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Rhexia mariana can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Maryland meadow beauty needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is bog. It needs soil that is moist to wet.
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Special qualities |
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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Adverse factors |
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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Herbal medicine |
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Rhizome
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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Nutrition |
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
Rhexia mariana is typically propagated using the plant's rhizomes. Maryland meadow beauty is considered to have originated from Eastern US.
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rhexia mariana is a perennial. Flowers: Maryland meadow beauty has loose clusters of flower blossoms with bright yellow stamens; each flower lasts a single day only. Blossoms in such colors as white, pink and purple are common, with an accent in yellow.
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