Paronychia argentea Algerian tea (Caryophyllaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Paronychia argentea
Algerian tea
Evergreen perennial
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The Paronychia argentea plant species is found in S. Europe to S.W. Asia. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Algerian tea.

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Latin Name:  Paronychia argentea
Common Name:  Algerian tea
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Dry rocky habitats[200].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a warm open position in full sun, in a sharply drained sandy or gritty soil. If the soil is too rich the plants leaves will not be so silvery[200]. Plants can be grown in a wall[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c, perhaps more if in a perfectly drained soil[200]. Closely related to P. capitata, but this species is more tolerant of winter cold and wet conditions[200].

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