General Information
Status in Florida: Endemic, Endangered
Native Habitat: Moist, acidic sandy soils in pine flatwoods and slope forests
Native States: FL (endemic)
Growing Zones: 8–9
Size at Maturity: 6–10 feet tall, 4–6 feet wide
Phenology: Deciduous
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, woody, open to rounded shrub
Bloom Season: Early spring (February to April)
Bloom Color: Light pink to rose pink
Growth Conditions
Sunlight Requirements: Part-Shade
Soil Texture: Sand, loam, acidic, well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: No
Landscape Considerations
Recommended Landscape Uses: Native shade gardens, understory plantings, conservation landscapes, rare plant collections
Maintenance Tips: Requires acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool
Considerations: Extremely rare and protected; avoid disturbance in the wild; plant only nursery-propagated specimens
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Moderate
Erosion Control: No
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Other Information
Edible: No
Pet Safe: No (toxic to pets and humans if ingested)
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Moderate
Historical Medicinal Uses: None widely documented
Florida Native Companion Plant: Fetterbush, Pinxter Azalea, Southern Magnolia, Wiregrass
Wildlife Benefit: Supports early-season pollinators
Caterpillar Host Plant: No