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Herbaceous Perennial

Adoxa moschatellina

moschatel

A British native, frequently found throughout the country, creating a low carpet of divided leaves with lobed segments. In mid- to late spring, upright 15cm stems support a single cluster of five greenish flowers arranged to form a tiny cube

Other common names

hollowroot
muskroot
see moretown hall clock
tuberous crowfoot
mysglys

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Loam

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full shade
Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Viburnaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: Yes
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Bushy, Matforming
Name status: Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Occurs naturally in woods, hedgebanks and other shady places. Needs moist, humus-rich soil in full or semi-shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division of rhizomes

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Wildlife gardens
Low Maintenance
Ground cover
Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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