Phyla nodiflora
CREEPING LIP PLANT, LIPPIA
Verbenaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost
0.05m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: USA, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Blairia nodiflora, Lippia canescens, Lippia incisa, Lippia nodiflora, Lippia nodiflora var. reptans, Lippia nodiflora var. rosea, Lippia reptans, Lippia repens, Phyla incisa, Phyla nodiflora var. antillana

Other Common Names: Carpet Weed, Frog Fruit

 
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Phyla nodiflora
CREEPING LIP PLANT, LIPPIA
Verbenaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost
0.05m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & bush designs

Uses: groundcovers, spillover, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bee attracting



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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