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Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Groundcover
Height
1
to
1.5
ft.
Spread
0.5
to
1
ft.
Leaf Retention
Semi Evergreen
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Sand, Loam, Clay, Acid, Calcareous, Moist, Dry
Light Requirement
Part Shade, Shade
Water Requirement
Medium
Native Habitat
Woodland
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
Spring
Seasonal Interest
Nectar
Wildlife Benefit
Butterflies
Maintenance
Reseeds easily. Mow if bur-like seeds are not wanted. Propagation: Seed.
Comments
Blooms March-August. Evergreen groundcover that grows well in hard, undernourished soils. Spreads by seed.
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