Status in Florida: Endemic (found only in Florida) and Threatened
Native Habitat: Scrub, sandhills, xeric woodlands, and disturbed areas within these habitats. Prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
Native State, Country: Florida
Growing Zones: 8A - 9B
Size at Maturity: 3 - 6 feet tall and wide
Phenology: Deciduous shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded, multi-stemmed, can form colonies
Bloom Season: Fall (September - November)
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Texture: Sandy, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
Soil pH: Acidic
Moisture Requirements: Dry to average
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: No, but supports pollinators.
Recommended Landscape Uses: Native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, xeriscaping, restoration projects, wildlife habitat.
Maintenance Tips: Minimal maintenance required. Can be pruned lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Benefits from occasional fire or controlled burns in its natural habitat.
Considerations: Attracts a wide variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. Important to use plants from local sources for restoration projects.
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Moderate
Erosion Control: Yes, especially in sandy soils.
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Edible: No
Pet Safe: No information available, assume caution.
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: High
Historical Medicinal Uses: No widely known uses.
Florida Native Companion Plant:  Ceratiola ericoides (Florida Rosemary), Conradina canescens (False Rosemary)
Wildlife Benefit: Provides nectar for pollinators and seeds for birds. Offers cover for small wildlife.
Caterpillar Host Plant: May be a host plant for some moth species, but more research is needed.
Propagation: Seed, cuttings
Length of time Seed is Viable: Unknown, but likely short-lived.
Best month to Start Seeds: Fall or spring
Seed treatments: No specific treatments required, but cold stratification may improve germination.