Phyla nodiflora (frog fruit)

Phyla nodiflora (frog fruit)

General info: Phyla nodiflora, commonly called frog fruit, is a North American native creeping perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in full sun to partial shade. This flowering perennial spreads out and stays pretty low to the ground. Phyla nodiflora can be sensitive to overly dry conditions. Frog fruit has small delicate white to pink blooms that attract native pollinators.

Landscape Uses: Phyla nodiflora is an exceptional option for a native groundcover. This evergreen perennial can be used as grass substitute in areas where it’s allowed to spread. When watered correctly this perennial can be used as blooming native lawn.

Light Exposure Sun – Part Shade
Growth Cycle Select
Height with Bloom Creeping
Foliage Color. Green to Reddish
Moisture Req. Medium to Wet
Bloom White to Pink
Origin Southeastern U.S.
Height without Bloom 1′
Zone 8 to 10