Nertera balfouriana (Rubiaceae)

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Nertera balfouriana
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The Nertera balfouriana plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Nertera balfouriana
Family:  Rubiaceae
Author:  Ckn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Damp and boggy ground from lowland to the sub-alpine zone, especially amongst sphagnum moss[44].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light well-drained soil in semi-shade and shelter from cold winds[200]. Plants are intolerant of excessive winter wet[200]. A prostrate mat-forming plant that forms roots at the nodes of stems, it grows well in a rock garden in areas where frosts are light and short-lived[200]. It succeeds outdoors only in the milder areas of Britain.

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