Phyla nodiflora
capeweed
A mat-forming perennial to around 15cm high, with a woody base, creeping stems up to 90cm long, and oval to spoon-shaped leaves that are serrated at the tips. Dense flowerheads, with a purple centre surrounded by tiny white flowers, are borne on slender stalks above the foliage from mid to late summer
Synonyms
Lippia repensLippia nodiflora
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerates most soils, thrives in moist conditions but mature plants will tolerate some drought once established. May die back in cold winters and resprout in spring. Can spread rapidly in ideal conditions
Propagation
Propagate by division or by softwood cuttings, plants will root at the nodes as they spread
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- hanging basket
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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