A low-growing, hemi-parasitic annual that typically grows between 3 and 15 cm. It has bent-at-the-base stems with heart-shaped leaves and produces tiny white flowers with violet veins, measuring 5 to 7 mm in length, from July to August
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Flourishes in sunny coastal areas, resilient against wind and salt spray, with the right host plants like grasses or legumes, it can establish well. See Creating wildflower meadows for further advice
Propagation by seed sown in situ in late summer or autumn, allowing them to establish connections with suitable host plants.
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free