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| Identification |
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Genus
Rhexia
Species
virginica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Virginia meadow beauty
deer grass
Family
MELASTOMATACEAE
Specimen number
S11806
Data source
HtZn p162;Xeri p290
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| Life cycle |
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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
9" - 1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Bog
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Rhexia virginica can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Virginia meadow beauty (also known as deer grass) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does well in bog soils. It likes moist to wet soils.
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| Special qualities |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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 |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Rhexia virginica can be achieved using the plant's rhizomes. Virginia meadow beauty (in some places called deer grass) is considered to have originated from Eastern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Rhexia virginica is a perennial. Flowers: Virginia meadow beauty (locally known in some parts as deer grass) has loose clusters of flower blossoms with bright yellow stamens; each flower lasts a single day only. Typically the flowers are either purple or red, with an accent in yellow.
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