Status in Florida: Native cultivar (of the Florida native Sisyrinchium nashii)
Native Habitat: Moist to wet prairies, meadows, savannas, pinelands, ditches.
Native State, Country: Cultivar selected from a species native to Florida.
Growing Zones: 6 - 9
Size at Maturity: 8 - 12 inches tall, forming clumps
Phenology: Herbaceous perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Clumping, grass-like
Bloom Season: Spring to early summer (April - June)
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade (tolerates more sun than the species)
Soil Texture: Adaptable, prefers moist, well-drained soils, but tolerates a range of conditions.
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
Moisture Requirements: Average to moist
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: No, but supports pollinators.
Recommended Landscape Uses: Wildflower gardens, meadows, borders, rain gardens, naturalized areas, pollinator gardens.
Maintenance Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
Considerations: Attractive to a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Known for its prolific and long-lasting blooms.
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Yes (due to its low growth habit)
Erosion Control: Yes, can help stabilize soil.
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Edible: No
Pet Safe: Generally considered non-toxic to pets.
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Moderate
Historical Medicinal Uses: No widely known uses.
Florida Native Companion Plant:  Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed),  Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
Wildlife Benefit: Provides nectar for pollinators.
Caterpillar Host Plant: Likely no, but more research is needed.
Propagation: Division (primary method for cultivars to ensure they stay true to type)
Length of time Seed is Viable: N/A (not typically propagated by seed)
Best month to Start Seeds: N/A
Seed treatments: N/A