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    Paronychia virginica

    Also Known As

    • Whitlow-wort
    • Yellow Nailwort

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Paronychia virginica plant details

    Paronychia virginica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Paronychia virginica

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Paronychia virginica

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Yellow bloom, spring/summer.

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Paronychia virginica plant

    How to Grow Paronychia virginica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Paronychia kapela ssp. ser. 'Binstead Gold'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1"-3"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Paronychia kapela ssp. serpyllifolia 'Binsted Gold' by Edelweiss Perennials
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    Paronychia kapela ssp. serpyllifolia 'Crème de la Crème'

    aka Paronychia kapela ssp. ser. 'Crème de la Crème', NAIL WORT, WHITLOW WORT

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Paronychia kapela ssp. serpyllifolia 'Crème de la Crème' by Edelweiss Perennials
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