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Scleranthus brockiei
Forms a dense bright green mat, on a single root system. Like a cushion. Very small over lapping leaves. Tiny single flowers followed by fruit on short stalks. Prefers an open sunny site with reasonable soil that does not get too dry. Great growing in amongst rocks, on garden edges. Do not allow other plants to shade it out. Grows naturally in parts of the South Island, coastal to high alpine.
Genus
Scleranthus
Species
brockiei
Cultivar
Common name
Mossy scab plant
Family name
Caryophyllaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
5 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates exposed sites. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Indigenous / Sanctuary / Texture
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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