Common Name
Carolina elephant's-foot
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
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Additional Info
Habitat: Well-drained floodplain forests, mesic to dry-mesic upland forests, dry calcareous forests and woodlands, clearings, and old fields. Common in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont; infrequent in the mountains.
Wildlife value: Provide nectar and pollen for a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Flower Color
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant