Snow Squarestem
Scientific Name
Melanthera nivea
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
8b to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Snow Squarestem grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained to Medium Drained
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Medium
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
None Known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
- Shrubs - Large
Plant Shape
- Sprawling
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Snow Squarestem is Varies
Spread
3-5 feet
Height
4-6 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- May
- June
- July
- August
- October
- November
- December
Flower Color
- White
Additional Detail
Can become weedy and may need pruning; Readily reseeds, so beware of potential weediness. | Pests/Diseases: Not Known | Attracts butterflies, pollinators
