Virginia Meadow Beauty
Rhexia virginica
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Virginia Meadow Beauty is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–2 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with bright pink/rose flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 1–2 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Fall, Late Summer
- Bloom Color
- Bright pink/rose
- Garden Goals
- Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Rain garden; wet meadow; acidic soils; pollinator garden
- Wildlife Value
- Large Lace-border Moth
Virginia Meadow Beauty grows best in full sun or part shade with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 1–2 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies and native bees. Notable wildlife value includes: Large Lace-border Moth. It is well suited to Rain garden, wet meadow, acidic soils, pollinator garden.
Good to know: Showy wetland wildflower for acidic soils.