Photo of Galax urceolata foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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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

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.
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.

By: The Bovees Nursery

A treasure from the woods of the Eastern US, Wand Flower has super shiny evergreen rounded leaves. Can be slow to start. Provide cool, moist soil.

Gardening facts about Galax urceolata plant

How to Grow Galax urceolata

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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