Handsome Harry, Virginia Meadow Beauty

Handsome Harry, Virginia Meadow Beauty Rhexia virginica Full to part sun, wet to moderately wet moisture level, peaty or sandy soil, moderately acid pH.  1-2 feet height, blooms in summer, purplish-rose to pink flowers. Germination Code:  C(90) Native Region:  Statewide except absent in the Central Basin Beautiful flowers.  Attracts bees. flower;sun;wet;loam flower;sun;wet;sand flower;sun/shade;wet;loam flowr;sun/shade;wet;sand

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