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    • Photo of Scleranthus uniflorus foliage, form, landscape by Little Prince of Oregon

    Photo by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Scleranthus uniflorus

    Also Known As

    • Four flowered knamel
    • Gnarled Cushion

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Scleranthus uniflorus plant details

    Scleranthus uniflorus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scleranthus uniflorus

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scleranthus uniflorus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 6. Light green star-shaped tight mound.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Grows in evergreen, very tight cushion, in time 12" in diameter. This plant looks like moss as close as it gets. Best in well drained soil but doesn't like completely dry.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Scleranthus uniflorus plant

    How to Grow Scleranthus uniflorus

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Scleranthus biflorus

    aka Australian Astroturf

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Scleranthus biflorus foliage, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Scleranthus uniflorus 'Olive'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Scleranthus uniflorus 'Olive' form by Little Prince of Oregon
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