Galax urceolata

Also Known As

Beetleweed
Wand Flower
Wandflower
Wandplant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Galax urceolata plant details

Galax urceolata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Galax urceolata

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: diapensiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Galax urceolata

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Galax urceolata is an evergreen shade perennial known as beetleweed, wand flower, and coltsfoot. It has leathery, shiny, heart-shaped leaves 2-5 inches wide that turn to wonderful colours of bronze and red in the winter. The dense, feathery, white flower spikes appear in late spring and early summer above the foliage. Plants will slowly spread into a dense, ground-covering colony especially in cool sites with evenly moist soils rich in organic matter. Great in the shade or woodland garden, along pathways, on slopes, and planted under shrubs and trees. The flowers will attract native bees.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Full shade to part dun for this acid-loving East Coast native. Large, evergreen, glossy leaves and cool white flower spikes in mid Spring. Lovely fall color.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Groundcover to 6-9", spreading slowly by rhizomes. Tough shiny heart-shaped leaves to 5" across, red-bronze in winter. Tiny white flowers on 2' stalks in summer.