alternate-leaved seedbox

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1.5-3 ft. tall
1-1.5 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil

Propagation

By seed

Plant Propagation Notes

No pretreatment necessary. Seeds require light for germination.

Plant Planting Notes

Ensure adequate soil moisture.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Leaves alternate, elliptical to lanceolate with entire margins.

Flowers

Single cup-shaped flowers with four petals borne from leaf axils.

Fruit

Square, box-like capsule.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained, Poorly Drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Open and disturbed wet places, freshwater marshes, and ditches.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina.