Status in Florida: Native, endemic & endangered
Native Habitat: Wet flatwoods, marshes, and pond margins
Native States: Southeastern United States, including Florida
Growing Zones: 8-10 
Size at Maturity: 2-4 feet tall
Phenology: Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, herbaceous
Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
Bloom Color: Yellow
Sunlight Requirements: Full to part sun
Soil Texture: Moist to wet, sandy or mucky soils
Soil pH: Acidic to neutral
Moisture Requirements: Wet to moist
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: Yes
Recommended Landscape Uses: Wetland gardens, naturalized areas, and wildlife gardens
Maintenance Tips: Minimal maintenance required
Considerations: Prefers consistently moist to wet conditions
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Moderate
Erosion Control: Yes
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Generally considered non-toxic
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Moderate
Historical Medicinal Uses: None widely recorded
Florida Native Companion Plant (matching growing conditions):Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
Virginia Willow (Itea virginica)
Wildlife Benefit: Pollinators (bees, butterflies), birds (seeds)
Caterpillar Host Plant: Yes, various species