February 09, 2010

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Heritage Perennial Profile Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.  Plant Number: 1.418.100 USDA Zone: 5 - 9  Phuopsis stylosa Common name :  Creeping Crosswort Crosswort is seldom encountered in gardens but this is useful for dry sites. It spreads to form a dense mat of bright green leaves, loaded with clusters of bright pink flowers in early summer. Tolerates poor soils and hot sites, and can be a useful groundcover for slopes or other difficult sites. Cut back hard after blooming to encourage more buds to form in late summer. Attractive, but smells like a skunk so this may need careful placement. Easily divided in early spring. Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Neutral   Alkaline   Acid Soil Moisture   Average   Dry Care Level   Easy Flower Colour   Deep Pink Blooming Time   Early Summer   Mid Summer   Late Spring Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Border   Containers   Drought Tolerant   Edging   Ground Cover   Massed Flower Head Size   Medium Height    15-20 cm    6-8 inches Spread    45-60 cm    18-23 inches Foot Traffic    Light Growth Rate    Fast  Print This Plant E-Mail This Plant What others say about this plant... For the verge of a border or bed this is a worthwhile plant in spite of the strong smell. Flopping stems are covered with narrow foliage, and the dense heads of tiny pink flowers are produced for a long period.; Graham Stuart Thomas, Perennial Garden Plants Best Selling 4th Edition Now Available! Now only $15.95 USD $17.95 CDN More info

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