Common Name
Seedbox
Alternate-leaved seedbox
Rattlebox
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
1.5
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Freshwater tidal marshes, open swamps, ponds, ditches, wet fields, low roadsides, and other wet, mostly open, disturbed habitats. Common throughout Virginia.
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees
Notes: Distinct box-like fruit
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
May
June
July
August
September
October
Light Requirements
Full sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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