Porteranthus stipulatus

This delightful (translation...not showy like a petunia) US native can be found in acidic light shade from New York southwest to Texas. P. stipulatus emerges in late March/early April (NC) as a lacy rosette that expands into 2-3' long stems, clothed in lacy cutleaf foliage, ending with narrow pink buds that open into a profusion of fluttering star-like white flowers. The more sun you provide, the more flowers it gives in return. Slightly moist soils are best, but we find it very tolerant of adverse drought conditions.