Common Name
Scarlet ammannia
Purple ammannia
Scarlet toothcup
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Annual
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Additional Info
Habitat: Frequently flooded or seasonally exposed sand, gravel, and silt bars and shores, particularly along the larger rivers. Infrequent in the Piedmont; rare in the Coastal Plain and mountains.
Flower Color
Red/burgandy
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Moisture Requirements
In Water
Wet
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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