Palustre Checkerbloom

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Plant description

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers part shade in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 - 6 in Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide

Form

Prostrate

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Pink, Lavender

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Special uses

Groundcover, Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Water

Low, Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.

Wildlife supported

Birds

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Palustre Checkerbloom

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Thanks to the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant.