Galax urceolata Beetleweed (Diapensiaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Galax urceolata
Beetleweed
Evergreen perennial
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The Galax urceolata plant species is found in Southeastern N. America. It is a member of the Diapensiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Beetleweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. aphylla. non L.

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Latin Name:  Galax urceolata
Common Name:  Beetleweed
Family:  Diapensiaceae
Author:  (Poir.)Brummitt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Moist open woodland, particularly in montane areas, to altitudes of 1500 metres[200].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist humus-rich lime-free soil with part day shade[200]. Succeeds in full shade[208]. Plants can succeed in the dry shade of trees[233]. Succeeds in the woodland garden, large rock gardens or as an edging for shady paths[200]. Plants like an annual mulch of pine needles or other acid organic matter each spring[200].

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