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California Native Plant

Phyla nodiflora

Lippia, Creeping Lippia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This is a ground hugging, creeping, rugged subtropical groundcover. It can serve as a lawn substitute that can take some traffic, and it can be mowed. It attracts bees when it blooms. In the winter, it looks shabby. It is used in water gardens and for habitat restorations. Butterflies love this groundcover also. It prefers wet, sandy soil but does not tolerate salt water.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Constant

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.