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Rhexia virginica

Virginia meadow beauty

Rhexia's vibrant pink-purple flowers bloom for quite a while, drawing the eye with their contrasting bright yellow stamens. Perfect for any sunny, open, consistently moist areas like meadows and meadow gardens, this plant is a true stand-out, so long as you spare it drought!

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Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
• Summer Bloom
• Summer Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
• Compaction Tolerant
Landscape Use
• Meadow garden
• Specimen


North American Distribution


Virginia meadow beauty - Rhexia virginica from Native Plant Trust
Virginia meadow beauty - Rhexia virginica from Native Plant Trust
Virginia meadow beauty - Rhexia virginica from Native Plant Trust
Virginia meadow beauty - Rhexia virginica from Native Plant Trust