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This ground cover to small shrub grows to 3' with an 6-8' spread. This selection is from a male plant so no fluff from the flowers. Great for slopes or when you want to cover large areas with greenery that takes little to no water and stays green year round.

Good ground cover. Some summer water and pruning improves it's garden performance. Tolerates hedging or coppicing, late winter is best.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1-2 ft Tall
8 ft Wide

Form

Spreading

Growth rate

Fast, Moderate,

Dormancy

Evergreen

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Groundcover

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Extremely Low, Very Low, Low

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