Pineland pinklet (Stenandrium dulce) is a tiny, charming perennial wildflower that brings delicate color to sunny garden edges and wildflower borders. Despite its small size, it blooms through much of the year, sending up 3–4 inch flower stalks topped with deep pink, sweetly fragrant blossoms about ½ inch wide. Each bloom features a white center with occasional soft white streaking, adding to its intricate beauty.
This low‑growing species thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates nutrient‑poor, well‑drained soils, making it perfectly suited for Florida’s natural sandhill and pineland conditions. Pineland pinklet is also a reliable reseeder, spreading gently in sunny, moist locations. Its petite stature and continuous flowering make it an excellent choice for outer borders, wildflower plantings, and native habitat gardens.
- Perennial wildflower
- Size: 3-4 inches tall
- Flower: Pink, fragrant
- Exposure: Full sun, some shade
- Moisture: Well-drained
- Soil: Nutrient-poor
- Low-growing
/mp