Whipplea modesta

Also Known As

Modesty

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Whipplea modesta plant details

Whipplea modesta is a broadleaf semi-evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Whipplea modesta

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: hydrangeaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Whipplea modesta

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Mat-former with bright-green leaves and small white ?popcorn? flower clusters standing above the leaves in summer. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A semi- deciduous to evergreen low growing, trailing groundcover. Modesty is a hardy and delightful groundcover in shade. On a slope it can help keep the soil in place. In warmer inland areas occasional summer water can improve appearance. In cooler foggy areas it can go without any supplemental water. Relatively drought tolerant once established. In flower, modesty bears tight panicles of numerous tiny while saxifrage-like flowers. The white flowers are inconspicuous, and works well with Heucheras, Yerba buena, and Douglas Iris. Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Good for erosion control on shady banks. No Historical Uses Found Found in this species is usually found in open or shady places, on dry and rocky slopes. Communitites located in Redwood Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest Between 0 and 4593 feet.