turtle grass
Phyla Nodiflora
Name
| Botanical name: | phyla nodiflora |
| Colloquial name: | turtle grass |
Growth
| Growth form: | flat, carpet-forming |
| Mature height: | up to 5 cm |
| Growth: | fast growing |
Leaf
| Foliage: | oblanceolate , hairy |
| Leaves: | evergreen |
| Leaf color: | green |
Blossom / fruit
| Blossom: | round, multileafed |
| Flowering period: | june - august |
| Flower color: | white, light pink |
Miscellaneous
| Soil type: | loose garden soil |
| Location: | full sun to semi shade |
| Flowering period: | all year |
| Requirement: | 8 - 10 plants per m² |
| Use for: | ground cover plant, grouping Plant, lawn substitute |
| Ships as: | as pot plant |
| Hardiness: | yes |
