Snow Squarestem Native Wildflower Melanthera nivea 10 Seeds

Snow squarestem, a resilient and bushy wildflower, thrives naturally in a range of environments, from dry to moist flatwoods, prairies, and disturbed open habitats. Its vibrant blooms typically grace the landscape from summer through early winter, but its flowering period can extend year-round, attracting a variety of pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This wildflower goes by several aliases, including Cat’s tongue, Salt and pepper, and Nonpareil. The distinct characteristics of Snow squarestem include flowers without ray florets, featuring tiny tubular disk florets that are white with noticeable black anthers. These florets come together in a dense, eye-catching flowerhead supported by rough, hairy bracts. The leaves are petiolate, arrow-shaped, and either toothed or with entire margins. Arranged oppositely along the densely branched stems, the leaves have a coarse texture. As implied by its common name, the stems of Snow squarestem are densely branched and square. The inconsp