•Status in Florida: Native
•Size at Maturity: Typically grows 1 to 2 feet tall and wide
•Phenology: Perennial herb with basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and large daisy-like flowers in shades of blue, purple, or white
•Life Cycle: Perennial
•Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
•Deciduous, Dioecious, Evergreen: Evergreen
•Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
•Soil Texture: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
•Soil pH: Tolerant of a wide range, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0)
•Moisture Requirements: Prefers moderately moist soil but can tolerate drought once established
•Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low tolerance
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Native plant gardens, butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, mass plantings, borders
•Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance; deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming; divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate growth
•Considerations: Generally pest and disease resistant; may benefit from occasional fertilization to promote healthy growth
•Deer and/or Rabbit Resistance: Moderately resistant; typically not preferred by deer or rabbits
•Edible: Not typically consumed
•Medicinal Uses: No significant medicinal uses
•Toxicity to Pets: Not known to be toxic to pets
•Florida Native Companion Plant: Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
•Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies; provides habitat and food for various insects