When does Rhexia mariana bloom?

Dull Meadow-pitcher typically flowers from July through September, producing pink blossoms that open for a single day before fading.

What kind of soil moisture does this plant need?

It grows best in consistently moist to wet soils, such as those found in low meadows, roadside ditches and seasonally flooded pine flatwoods, though it can tolerate average garden moisture as well.

How much sun does Dull Meadow-pitcher require?

Full sun produces the most flowers, but this forb also performs well in partial sun or light shade, especially in warmer climates.

What pollinators visit Rhexia mariana flowers?

Bees are the primary pollinators, buzz-pollinating the flowers to release pollen, and butterflies also visit for nectar during the summer bloom period.

Is Rhexia mariana a good choice for a rain garden or wet meadow planting?

Yes, its preference for damp to wet soils and its summer bloom period make it well suited to rain gardens, pond margins and low-lying meadow plantings.

Is Dull Meadow-pitcher HOA-friendly?

Dull Meadow-pitcher takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Dull Meadow-pitcher

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Rhexia mariana

Last reviewed: August 2026

Rhexia mariana, or Dull Meadow-pitcher, blooms from July through September with pink, four-petaled flowers in wet meadows, ditches and pine savannas across the eastern and southern United States.

Toxicity unknown

Dull Meadow-pitcher (Rhexia mariana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, DE, FL and 21 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Rhexia mariana is a compact native wildflower that produces bright pink, four-petaled flowers from July through September. This low-growing perennial forms neat clumps and thrives in sunny locations with average moisture. The plant goes dormant in winter, returning each spring with fresh green foliage.

Growing Dull Meadow-pitcher

Grow Dull Meadow-pitcher in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Dull Meadow-pitcher takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Unfamiliar wildflower appearance may be seen as weedy
Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots
Common name includes 'meadow' which suggests wild informal look

Wildlife value

The showy pink blooms attract native bees and butterflies during the summer months. This native plant provides important nectar sources when many other flowers have finished blooming.

Common questions

When does Rhexia mariana bloom?: Dull Meadow-pitcher typically flowers from July through September, producing pink blossoms that open for a single day before fading.
What kind of soil moisture does this plant need?: It grows best in consistently moist to wet soils, such as those found in low meadows, roadside ditches and seasonally flooded pine flatwoods, though it can tolerate average garden moisture as well.
How much sun does Dull Meadow-pitcher require?: Full sun produces the most flowers, but this forb also performs well in partial sun or light shade, especially in warmer climates.
What pollinators visit Rhexia mariana flowers?: Bees are the primary pollinators, buzz-pollinating the flowers to release pollen, and butterflies also visit for nectar during the summer bloom period.
Is Rhexia mariana a good choice for a rain garden or wet meadow planting?: Yes, its preference for damp to wet soils and its summer bloom period make it well suited to rain gardens, pond margins and low-lying meadow plantings.
Is Dull Meadow-pitcher HOA-friendly?: Dull Meadow-pitcher takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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