Common Name
Curlyheads
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
1.2
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Habitat
Dry forests, rocky woodlands, barrens, clearings, and road banks, usually in moderately to strongly base-rich soils. Frequent in the Virginia Piedmont; rare in the mountains and inner Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
Bees are attracted to the flowers
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Low
Poison Symptoms:
Salivation, vomiting, diarrhea
Causes Contact Dermatitis:
No
Also a Problem For:
Dogs and Horses
Flower Color
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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