The cream-colored petals are crimped at the margins with numerous dark-purple stamen filaments and bluish anthers. Silky hairs cover the lower leaf surface. Specimen plant. This is an open-branched shrub that can be trained into a small tree. It prefers habitats under a high canopy.

These pretty little plants are not typically grown, most likely because they are annuals or short-lived perennials and require moist settings. Moist wildflower garden. Grow as annuals.

Groundcover recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restoration.

It is listed as Threatened by the State of Florida. Specimen plant

Dry wildflower garden.  Abundant flowers are produced near the ends of the stems.