Phyla nodiflora

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Lippia, Creeping Lippia

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a ground hugging, creeping, rugged subtropical groundcover. It can serve as a lawn substitute that can take some traffic, and it can be mowed. It attracts bees when it blooms. In the winter, it looks shabby. It is used in water gardens and for habitat restorations. Butterflies love this groundcover also. It prefers wet, sandy soil but does not tolerate salt water.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

Constant

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Water Garden, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.