Florida Pusley
Richardia scabra
Family: Rubiaceae
Florida Pusley grows in full sun and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Florida Pusley
Florida Pusley growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Sandy, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Florida Pusley as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 60-90 days.
Plant Overview
Florida Pusley (Richardia scabra) is listed in the Rubiaceae family and categorized as a groundcover with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3723
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Plant type
- Groundcover
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Florida Pusley is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Sandy, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 60-90 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-90 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.