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Rhexia virginica Deer grass (1 Page of 5) The Rhexia virginica plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Ontario, south to Florida, Missouri and Louisiana. It is a member of the Melastomataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Deer grass. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Rhexia virginica Common Name: Deer grass Family: Melastomataceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Peat, wet sands and gravels to 700 metres[43]. Usually found in moist acid sandy soils[200].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist but freely draining neutral or acid peaty soil[200]. Incorporate sand or grit into the soil if necessary at planting time[200]. Grows well in a bog garden[200].
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