Rhexia virginica

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Common Name:  Handsome Harry, Virginia Meadow Beauty

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.

Handsome Harry, Virginia Meadow Beauty - Rhexia virginica 1
Photo Courtesy of John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/