Virginia Meadow Beauty
Rhexia virginica
Virginia Meadow Beauty is a truly handsome addition to wet meadow garden. This small but beautiful plant brightens the summer garden with splashes of bright pink flowers decorated with showy yellow anthers. In autumn, the leaves and remnant seed capsules turn shades of orange and red, making this one of the most attractive perennials for fall color.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist to wet soil
Size: 1′ tall
Zone: 4 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bumblebees