Paronychia jamesii Nailwort (Caryophyllaceae)

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Paronychia jamesii
Nailwort
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The Paronychia jamesii plant species is found in Western N. America - Nebraska and Colorado to Texas and New Mexico. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Nailwort.

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Latin Name:  Paronychia jamesii
Common Name:  Nailwort
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  Torr.&Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.03   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Rocky or sandy hills in prairies and pastures, often where the soil is calcareous[228].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring[200].

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