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Scleranthus biflorus (Scleranthus biflorus)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Scleranthus biflorus
Other names
Scleranthus biflorus, Canberra grass, Two flowered knawel , Mossy scabweed
Genus
Scleranthus Scleranthus
Species
S. biflorus - S. biflorus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial, forming cusions of moss-like foliage.
Scleranthus biflorus is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generallypest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Scleranthus biflorus (Scleranthus biflorus) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Foliage only, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Scleranthus biflorus
Other names
Scleranthus biflorus, Canberra grass, Two flowered knawel , Mossy scabweed
Genus
Scleranthus Scleranthus
Species
S. biflorus - S. biflorus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial, forming cusions of moss-like foliage.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generallypest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Scleranthus biflorus (Scleranthus biflorus) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Foliage only, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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