swamp pink
Helonias bullata
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink , green , purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Swamp pink (Helonias bullata) is a perennial for shade gardens, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to wet, sandy soil. Fragrant pink flowers open in early to late spring and draw butterflies and bees. The evergreen leaves keep green color all year, and the plant grows slowly.
Pairs well with Bloodroot, Lady fern, and Serviceberry.
Native range
DE, GA, MD, NC, and 4 more places. See all 8
DE, GA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, SC, and VA.