Handsome-harry, Virginia Meadow Beauty, Rhexia stricta, Rhexia virginica var. purshii, Rhexia virginica var. septemnervia
Rhexia virginica (Virginia Meadow Beauty) is an attractive, erect to sprawling perennial boasting an abundance of showy flowers, 1 in. (2.5 cm), with 4 pink-purple petals and 8 bright yellow stamens. Blooming in loose, nearly terminal clusters in late spring to early fall, the blossoms open in the morning and often drop petals by early afternoon. The blossoms attract bees, moths, butterflies, and other pollinators. They are followed by seed capsules that turn red in the fall and then persist through winter. Virginia Meadow Beauty is a hairy perennial with bright green, oval to egg-shaped opposite leaves, 1-3 in. (2-7 cm), with small bristly teeth on the margins. Growing from an underground tuber, this plant will spread rapidly. Native to eastern America, Virginia Meadow Beauty occurs naturally in wetlands, wet meadows, bogs, seepage slopes, and open sandy locations. It is perfect for the bog garden or wet meadow.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Melastomataceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Midwest, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Melastomataceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Midwest, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Rhexia virginica (Virginia Meadow Beauty) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
---|---|---|
Rhexia virginica (Virginia Meadow Beauty) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!