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Annual Biennial
Illecebrum verticillatum
coral necklace
A rare native found in a few sites in southern England. An annual plant producing numerous fine, red stems fanning out across the ground. These are clothed in small, often reddish, leaves interspersed with whorls of tiny white flowers in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | White | Green Red | |
| Autumn | Red | Green Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Natually occurs in damp, sandy, open ground, particularly in areas that are poached by livestock and waterlogged in winter. Needs mildly acid soil with a constant water supply in an open position
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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