Pineland purple
Trilisa odoratissima
Last reviewed: October 2026
Pineland purple (Trilisa odoratissima) is a perennial forb native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states. It blooms in August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.
Toxicity unknown
Pineland purple (Trilisa odoratissima) 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
high
Size
24"–48" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Browse plants for this ecoregion
Upright perennial with large basal leaves that smell of vanilla when dried, and slender, wand-like stems topped with clusters of small purple-pink flowers in late summer. Found in moist pine flatwoods and bogs.
Growing Pineland purple
Grow Pineland purple in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.
Wildlife value
Late-season flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pineland purple need?
- Pineland purple grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pineland purple bloom?
- Pineland purple blooms in August, September, and October.
- Where is Pineland purple native?
- Pineland purple (Trilisa odoratissima) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Pineland purple attract?
- Pineland purple draws bees and butterflies.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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