Virginia Three-seed Mercury

Range

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer

Herbaceous plants

Light

Part shade

Moisture

Dry Well drained Moist

Water use

Medium

Soil

Sand Loam Clay

Drought tolerant

Yes

Habit

Erect

Plant type

Annual Weed

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.