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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Marshallia tenuifolia Irwin Co, GA
Narrow-leaf Barbara's Buttons
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available MarshalliaItem #: 9814
Zones: 7b to 9b, at least
Dormancy:
Height: 20" tall
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Marshallia graminifolia var. tenuifolia) Marshallia tenuifolia is a little-known Southeast US native that can be found in lowland, open pine savannas growing with pitcher plants, from south coastal Georgia along the gulf coast into east Texas. The narrow leaves form an attractive basal rosette topped, starting in early July (NC), with 20" tall stalks ending in fascinating pinky-lavender flowers. Each flower head starts with central white buds that change to pink before opening, at which time the petals twist back to expose the contrasting white stamens...truly fascinating. Our offering is seed grown from a population in Irwin County, Georgia.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Marshallia
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Fairy Garden Plants , Gnome Gardens , White Garden
Other: Bog Garden Plants , Butterfly Attracting Plants , Cut Flower Plants , Florida Native Plants , Georgia native plants , Groundcovers , Pollinator Plants , North American Native Plants , North Carolina Native Plants , Plant Delights Introductions , Rain Garden Plants , Texas native plants , United States Native Plants