Turkey tangle fogfruit.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial groundcover

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

3 to 6 inches tall

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 7 à 11

Floraison

Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 8.0

Température

-10 à 40°C

Humidité

30 à 80%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,02 à 0,08m

Envergure

0,3 à 1m

Feuilles

green, bronze, semi-evergreen

Fleurs

white, pink, lavender, 0,5 à 1cm

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, cuttings, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• 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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Verbenaceae

Genre

Phyla

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Widespread across tropical and subtropical regions globally.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, ground cover habitat

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ground cover, lawn alternative, erosion control, pollinator garden

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse