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    • Photo of Scleranthus biflorus foliage, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Scleranthus biflorus

    Also Known As

    • Australian Astroturf

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Scleranthus biflorus plant details

    Scleranthus biflorus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Scleranthus biflorus

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse and green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Scleranthus biflorus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Wish you could grow moss in your dry garden IN FULL SUN!?! Well, ladies & gents, now you can! Scleranthus biflorus (ugly name - cool plant) is here to help you. Looking just like a cute little tuffet of soft green moss, this groundcover forms a mound about 3” high & 1’ wide. And this guy keeps his green even when it is dry, sunny & hot. Native to Australia, it has practically invisible little white flowers but this plant is all about the foliage. Looks great clinging to stones in the garden, its form hugs the hard edges nicely. Create your own Japanese moss garden without the high water bill!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Mat or cushion forming creeper. Shallow rooted. Not too wet or dry.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Scleranthus biflorus plant

    How to Grow Scleranthus biflorus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • chartreuse
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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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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    Scleranthus uniflorus

    aka Four flowered knamel, Gnarled Cushion

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Scleranthus uniflorus foliage, form, landscape by Little Prince of Oregon
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