wetland wildflower
Maryland meadowbeauty
Rhexia mariana
Also known as Maryland Meadow Beauty, Pale Meadow Beauty
1 of 2Native to much of the USA
Coastal Plain from eastern Massachusetts to Virginia, across southern states at low altitudes to Texas, and northern in the interior to southern Indiana, Missouri and Kansas
- Light Partial shade Sun tolerance
- Moisture Moist Moisture preference
- Zones n/a Cold to heat range
- Bloom Jun–Aug Flowering time
- Height up to 30 in to 76 cm
- Life cycle Perennial Annual to perennial
In the garden
A wetland wildflower for partial shade and evenly moist soil. At up to 30 in, it suits rain gardens, pond edges, and damp low spots.
Growing conditions
Light
Full sun Partial shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist Wet
Pollinators & wildlife
- Bees Common Eastern Bumble Bee also American Bumble Bee, Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Augochloropsis anonyma
- Butterflies Orange Sulphur
- Beetles Banded Longhorn Beetle
Butterflies that use this plant
Documented host and nectar records. Each links to a planting guide for that butterfly.
- Orange sulphurnectar
Full plant details
Where it grows
- Habitat
- WetlandThe wild plant community it grows in.
- Native range
- Much of the USAUnited States (25): AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV. Where it grows wild on its own, by state and province.
- Native distribution
- Coastal Plain from eastern Massachusetts to Virginia, across southern states at low altitudes to Texas, and northern in the interior to southern Indiana, Missouri and KansasThe same native range, usually more exact than the state list, and often noting where it has spread beyond it.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Partial shadeHow much sun it takes, from full sun to full shade.
- Moisture
- MoistThe soil dampness it prefers, from dry to wet.
- Soil
- Mesic to wet, fertile soils. Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Acid-basedThe soils it grows in naturally.
- Water use
- MediumHow thirsty it is, a rough guide to how often to water.
Growth & form
- Height
- up to 30 in (to 76 cm)Typical mature height.
- Life cycle
- PerennialWhether it lives a single season (annual), two (biennial), or returns for years (perennial).
Flowers, foliage & fruit
- Type
- WildflowerWhat kind of plant it is.
- Bloom
- Jun–AugWhen it flowers.
- Flower color
- White, PinkThe bloom color, or colors.
- Toxicity
- None knownWhether any part is poisonous to people or pets.