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.