Phyla nodiflora
Ground Cover Lippia, Lippia
Description
Lippia nodiflora 'Rosea' is a perennial. Leaves are grey-green to 3/4" long. Small lilac to rose flowers in tight, round head 1/2" across that bloom from spring through fall. Creeps and spreads to form flat, ground-hugging mat; sturdy enough to serve as a lawn.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Bulb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Cascade, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.