Turkey tangle fogfruit.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial groundcover

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 6 inches tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 7 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early autumn

Cuidados

Plant this in a sunny spot and keep the soil consistently moist until it establishes its roots. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the plant is getting too much water or needs a bit more drainage. It is quite resilient, but keep an eye out for invasive weeds that might try to crowd it out while it is spreading.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during the first few months after planting.

Abonado

A light application of balanced fertilizer in the spring helps keep the foliage lush.

Poda

Trim back the edges if it starts growing into areas where you do not want it.

Trasplante

If growing in a container, move it to a larger pot once the roots fill the current space.

Suelo

Well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatura

-10 a 40°C

Humedad

30 a 80%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no reports of significant human toxicity for this species.

Niños

The plant is not known to be dangerous to children, but it is best to discourage ingestion of any non food plant.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during peak bloom.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

Cómo identificarla

• Small, spoon-shaped serrated leaves
• Tiny white to pinkish flower clusters
• Low growing, creeping habit
• Forms dense, carpet-like mats

Altura

0,02 a 0,08m

Anchura

0,3 a 1m

Hojas

green, bronze, semi-evergreen

Flores

white, pink, lavender, 0,5 a 1cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil remains waterlogged for extended periods.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

In colder regions, the foliage may die back to the ground. Simply clear away dead debris in early spring to encourage fresh growth.

En maceta

It grows well in wide, shallow containers, but ensure the pot has excellent drainage.

Pair this with taller, upright perennials to create a layered look that shades the soil and suppresses weeds.

Buenas compañeras

• Sisyrinchium angustifolium — They share similar moisture needs and provide a nice contrast in texture.
• Indian blanket — They both enjoy full sun and create a colorful, low maintenance landscape.

Especies parecidas

• Verbena rigida — It shares a similar growth habit and flower structure.

Ciencia

Familia

Verbenaceae

Género

Phyla

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Widespread across tropical and subtropical regions globally.

Conservación

It is not considered a conservation concern and is often viewed as a common native ground cover.

It thrives in moist, disturbed areas and spreads rapidly via creeping stems that root at the nodes.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, ground cover habitat

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ground cover, lawn alternative, erosion control, pollinator garden

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

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Can I walk on it?

Yes, it tolerates light to moderate foot traffic.

Does it need much water?

Once established, it is quite drought tolerant.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Phyla comes from the Greek word for tribe, referring to the clustered flowers, while nodiflora means node flowering.

Bueno saberlo

• It is a member of the verbena family.
• The flowers look like tiny, cute matchsticks.
• It can grow in both sandy and clay soils.
• It is a larval host for several butterfly species.

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