Quercus

Swamp Pink

Helonias bullata

Native to South Carolina (estimated)

Federally listed species. Excluded from routine garden suggestions. Consult conservation guidance before obtaining or planting this species. Plant caution source

Hidden from default planting suggestions. Wildlife value and native status remain unchanged.

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

0CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including SC
0BeesSoutheastern regional records
0Specialist beesPollen specialists
—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

No records yet · Ants · Beetles · Flies · Adult butterflies / moths · Other wasps · Other insects

Growing and identification

Plant details

Family
Heloniadaceae
Hardiness
Zones 5b–8b
Soil pH
Acidic
Flower color
Pink
Growing sources and scope

Conservation status

South Carolina rankNot available
Global rankG3
SC statusNot verified
Federal statusLT

Conservation source Global and federal source

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