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Soleirolia soleirolii

Also Known As

  • Solierolia solierolii
  • Angel's Tears
  • Baby's Tears
  • Mind-Your-Own-Business

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-3"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Soleirolia soleirolii plant details

Soleirolia soleirolii is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Soleirolia soleirolii

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: urticaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Soleirolia soleirolii

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. White flowers. Dainty lush green mat.
Soleirolia solerolii or baby tears is a rapid growing spreading plant forming a dense green mat 1" tall..very small leaves..white flowers 6-8 weeks in May

Gardening facts about Soleirolia soleirolii plant

How to Grow Soleirolia soleirolii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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