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Scleranthus uniflorus compact
Scleranthusuniflorus compact
Genus
Scleranthus
Family
Caryophyllaceae
About this plant
An unusual, hardy evergreen perennial producing a mound of small, spiky moss-like yellow-green leaves and occasionally inconspicious green-white flowers in the summer. Ideal for ground cover or for filling in gaps in paving stones and rock crevices
Growing Information
Height
Up To 10 Cm
Spread
0.1-0.5 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, sandy or loamy soil in full sun. Will not tolerate waterlogging or very hot, humid weather. Once established, will cope with light foot traffic well
Pruning
No pruning required but can be cut back annually to encourage fresh growth
Propagation
Propagate by division when the centre of the plant begins to die back with age
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