Plants in genus marshallia
Marshallia obovata
Marshallia obovata is a perennial plant endemic to the southeast United States, known for its evergreen rosette of long narrow green leaves. It produces 2-foot tall spikes of fluffy white flowers in early May to June. This plant thrives in moist, well-drained roadsides and fields and was selected as the 2009 NC Wildflower of the Year. Marshallia obovata adds a delicate touch to native plant gardens.
Marshallia caespitosa
Marshallia caespitosa, commonly known as puffballs, is a perennial native to prairies from Missouri to Texas. It blooms from late May to early June, producing white to pink-tinged flowers on 18-inch spikes. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in rocky limestone outcrops and is known for its drought tolerance. It forms small green basal winter rosettes and is a charming addition to rock gardens.
Marshallia grandiflora
Marshallia grandiflora, once endemic to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is an extinct species that thrived in gravelly and sandy river bars. It featured pink disc flowers and adapted well to moist garden soils. This plant was native to acidic bogs and wetlands and attracted butterflies.