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Marshallia trinervia
Also Known As
- Broadleaf Barbara's Buttons
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-16"
planting zones
- 5a-10a
Marshallia trinervia plant details
Marshallia trinervia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Marshallia trinervia
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring
- Uses: cottage garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Marshallia trinervia
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Broadleaf Barbara's Buttons produces clusters of white to light lavender flowers atop short stems in mid-spring. A dainty and rhizomatous denizen of open and disturbed areas along stream banks and deciduous forests in the southeastern US. The rosettes rarely seem to exceed a few inches high even when it is in flower and it is not an aggressive spreader making it a welcome addition to woodland and other naturalistic settings.
A rare Louisiana species, these Broadleaf Barbara's Button's were sustainably propagated here in our nursery and like all of the plants that we grow are NOT wild collected.
By: Almost Eden
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How to Grow Marshallia trinervia
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Barbara's Buttons
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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