Description: | A low mat forming ground cover perennial. Produces masses of small white flowers with red center on wirey stems from late May through most of June. |
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plant
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Perennials Hardy |
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Hardiness
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Sunlight:
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full sun to partial shade |
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Moisture:
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average |
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Soil
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Prefers well drained, moderately rich, slightly alkaline soils. Will easily rot in poorly drained soils. |
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Media:
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Temperature:
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Flowers:
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White flowers with red center are 3/4", petals wavy to notched margins, found on 8"-10" wiry flowering stems. The stems fork ending in a solitary flower blooming end of May through June. |
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Foliage:
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Forms a mat of grass-like foliage reaching 4"-6" tall. Foliage may have a dark purple tint in the fall as the weather gets cooler. |
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Dimensions:
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With the flower up to 10", without flowers 4"-6". |
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Maintenance:
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cut back old flower stalks |
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Propagation:
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easy by seed, cuttings |
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Origin & History:
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Notes
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References: #4-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage),#40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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