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Scleranthus uniflorus

  • Perennial
  • 10 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Bronze-brown foliage
  • Evergreen

Garden use

Use

Cemetery plants Bedding Along path Groundcover Border Troughs Small garden Pot Roof garden intensive Planters Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Scree Crevice garden Gravel garden Rockgarden Alpine house Dry bed

Ornamental value and special features

Wintergreen Foliage plant Very long ornamental value

Growth

Medium

Care

Moderate

Planting density

Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 010 cm
Flowering time June - August
Flower colour white
Leaf colour Brown Green, green
Growth habit pillow, creeping
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light sunny, open shade
Moisture average
Soil pervious, light
Soil fertility none to little, normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Scleranthus uniflorus
Genus Scleranthus
Family Caryophyllaceae
Scleranthus
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