This fast-spreading Aussie native forms a dense, low carpet of fine, bright green leaves on trailing reddish stems. Through spring and summer it's dotted with dainty star-shaped white flowers that bees and butterflies love. It's hardy and water-wise, handles Canberra's hot, dry summers once established, and quickly smothers weeds, which makes it one of the easiest ground covers you can plant.
Mature size: 15–30cm tall x 1–2m wide
Foliage: Small, narrow, slightly succulent bright green leaves on trailing reddish stems
Flowers: Star-shaped white flowers, mainly spring to summer, with scattered blooms into autumn
Growth habit: Prostrate and fast-growing; forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat
Position: Full sun to light shade; needs well-drained soil
Climate: Very drought tolerant once established; tolerates light to moderate frost
Water needs: Low once established; water regularly until settled in
Soil: Well-drained soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker before planting. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
Feeding: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Seasol at planting helps it settle in.
Maintenance: Very low; trim edges if needed to keep it in bounds
Ideal for: Ground cover, banks and slopes, rockeries, spilling over retaining walls, large pots, low-water gardens and native gardens. Great for attracting bees and butterflies
This fast-spreading Aussie native forms a dense, low carpet of fine, bright green leaves on trailing reddish stems. Through spring and summer it's dotted with dainty star-shaped white flowers that bees and butterflies love. It's hardy and water-wise, handles Canberra's hot, dry summers once established, and quickly smothers weeds, which makes it one of the easiest ground covers you can plant.
Mature size: 15–30cm tall x 1–2m wide
Foliage: Small, narrow, slightly succulent bright green leaves on trailing reddish stems
Flowers: Star-shaped white flowers, mainly spring to summer, with scattered blooms into autumn
Growth habit: Prostrate and fast-growing; forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat
Position: Full sun to light shade; needs well-drained soil
Climate: Very drought tolerant once established; tolerates light to moderate frost
Water needs: Low once established; water regularly until settled in
Soil: Well-drained soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker before planting. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
Feeding: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Seasol at planting helps it settle in.
Maintenance: Very low; trim edges if needed to keep it in bounds
Ideal for: Ground cover, banks and slopes, rockeries, spilling over retaining walls, large pots, low-water gardens and native gardens. Great for attracting bees and butterflies
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