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    Montia parvifolia ssp. flagellaris

    Also Known As

    • Claytonia parvifolia var. flagellaris

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Montia parvifolia ssp. flagellaris plant details

    Montia parvifolia ssp. flagellaris is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Montia parvifolia ssp. flagellaris

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: montiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, native plant, spreading, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Montia parvifolia ssp. flagellaris

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A small succulent spreading evergreen plant, native to western N. America, which may be eaten for greens. Small bright-pink and white flowers rise from a basal rosette of bright green leaves.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Shocking pink flowers and fleshy leaves in moist woodland areas in spring with trailing habit. Only a few inches tall and spreading to form mats.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Montia parvifolia ssp. flagellaris plant

    How to Grow Montia parvifolia ssp. flagellaris

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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