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Meadow beauty (Rhexia)
Also known as : west indian meadowbeauty, pale meadowbeauty, maid marian, white meadowbeauty
The genus meadow beauty are a variety of herbaceous perennial flowering plant. It is native to the south eastern United States, the Carribbean, and Canada. It prefers moist and poorly drained areas such as bogs and recently burned areas. They easily form wildflower colonies with flowerheads of pink, white, and yellow that deer will frequently eat. 
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Meadow beauty
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Meadow beauty
Distribution of Meadow beauty
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Distribution Map of Meadow beauty
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Meadow beauty
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Meadow beauty, a genus of perennial wildflowers, demands a simple, yet vigilant care regimen. Basic care needs mainly include partial to full sun, consistent watering, temperature ranges from 60-75°F, and acidic soil. Common challenges involve occasional issues with pests like beetles and diseases such as powdery mildew. Sensitivity to nutrient-rich soil and over-watering are concerns too. Seasonal considerations include increased watering and sunlight exposure during spring and summer growth periods, while in winter, a general reduction in care is recommended. Meadow beauty requires minimal assistance to thrive, yet keen observation is key.
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7 most common species：
Pale Meadow Beauty
Pale Meadow Beauty (Rhexia mariana) is a perennial flowering herb native to the eastern and midwestern United States. Pale Meadow Beauty is used in landscaping and is often planted along roadsides.
Handsome harrry
Handsome harrry (Rhexia virginica) is a perennial showy wildflower that is native to eastern North America. The plant blooms purple-pink flowers in the summer. Handsome harrry is pollinated by bumblebees, as honey bees cannot detach its pollen.
Savannah meadowbeauty
Savannah meadowbeauty typically flourishes in moist, acidic soils, often found in open pine barrens. Its vibrant magenta flowers, with four distinct petals, turn earthward after pollination, hinting at its seed's promise of renewal. The stalk, rising amidst lance-shaped leaves, provides a sturdy base for the bloom, which is an attractive beacon for butterflies and hummingbirds. In full sun, savannah meadowbeauty's striking colors and robust stature are a testament to its resilience in a competitive habitat.
Yellow meadow-beauty
Yellow meadow-beauty is a herbaceous perennial sporting bright yellow flowers that contrast sharply with its narrow, lanceolate leaves. Typically found in wet meadows and marshy areas, yellow meadow-beauty's vivid blooms emerge during the warm summer months, attracting a variety of pollinators. This wildflower relies on its damp environment for nourishment and often contributes to the colorful tapestry of its native wetland habitats.
Maid marian
Maid marian's pink and purplish-pink flower has a long bloom time, appearing from late spring to late fall. Its blooms grow in a saucer shape, with each outer petal meeting to create a rim that is perfectly rounded. It has a distinctly clove and fruity aroma that appears when the flowers mature.
Fringed meadow-beauty
Fringed meadow-beauty is a perennial herb with a robust and erect stature, often standing out in wet, open habitats. Its lance-shaped leaves are attached to the stem by lengthy petioles, which grant the plant its name. The vibrant magenta flowers, showcasing a quartet of symmetrical petals, are a particular beacon for pollinators. The plant's adaptability to saturated soils makes it a resilient inhabitant of its native marshy landscapes.
Nuttall's meadowbeauty
Nuttall's meadowbeauty is a charming wildflower native to wetland areas, often found thriving in moist meadows and along streambanks. Its vibrant pink petals make it a standout, while lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins add to its distinct look. This perennial blooms in the warmth of late summer, its flowers attracting butterflies and enriching the ecosystem's biodiversity.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts
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Meadow beauty
Rhexia
Also known as: west indian meadowbeauty, pale meadowbeauty, maid marian, white meadowbeauty
The genus meadow beauty are a variety of herbaceous perennial flowering plant. It is native to the south eastern United States, the Carribbean, and Canada. It prefers moist and poorly drained areas such as bogs and recently burned areas. They easily form wildflower colonies with flowerheads of pink, white, and yellow that deer will frequently eat.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Meadow beauty
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Attributes of Meadow beauty
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Meadow beauty
Distribution of Meadow beauty
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Distribution Map of Meadow beauty
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Meadow beauty
Feedback
Meadow beauty, a genus of perennial wildflowers, demands a simple, yet vigilant care regimen. Basic care needs mainly include partial to full sun, consistent watering, temperature ranges from 60-75°F, and acidic soil. Common challenges involve occasional issues with pests like beetles and diseases such as powdery mildew. Sensitivity to nutrient-rich soil and over-watering are concerns too. Seasonal considerations include increased watering and sunlight exposure during spring and summer growth periods, while in winter, a general reduction in care is recommended. Meadow beauty requires minimal assistance to thrive, yet keen observation is key.
How to Water Meadow beauty?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Meadow beauty?
How to Propagate Meadow beauty?
How to Plant Meadow beauty?
Exploring the Meadow beauty Plants
Feedback
7 most common species：
Pale Meadow Beauty
Pale Meadow Beauty (Rhexia mariana) is a perennial flowering herb native to the eastern and midwestern United States. Pale Meadow Beauty is used in landscaping and is often planted along roadsides.
Handsome harrry
Handsome harrry (Rhexia virginica) is a perennial showy wildflower that is native to eastern North America. The plant blooms purple-pink flowers in the summer. Handsome harrry is pollinated by bumblebees, as honey bees cannot detach its pollen.
Savannah meadowbeauty
Savannah meadowbeauty typically flourishes in moist, acidic soils, often found in open pine barrens. Its vibrant magenta flowers, with four distinct petals, turn earthward after pollination, hinting at its seed's promise of renewal. The stalk, rising amidst lance-shaped leaves, provides a sturdy base for the bloom, which is an attractive beacon for butterflies and hummingbirds. In full sun, savannah meadowbeauty's striking colors and robust stature are a testament to its resilience in a competitive habitat.
Yellow meadow-beauty
Yellow meadow-beauty is a herbaceous perennial sporting bright yellow flowers that contrast sharply with its narrow, lanceolate leaves. Typically found in wet meadows and marshy areas, yellow meadow-beauty's vivid blooms emerge during the warm summer months, attracting a variety of pollinators. This wildflower relies on its damp environment for nourishment and often contributes to the colorful tapestry of its native wetland habitats.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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