Phyla nodifera Frogfruit (Verbenaceae)

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Phyla nodifera
Frogfruit
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The Phyla nodifera plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria. S. America. It is a member of the Verbenaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Frogfruit. Some home gardeners know the variety as Lippia nodiflora. Verbena nodiflora. Zapania nodiflora.

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Latin Name:  Phyla nodifera
Common Name:  Frogfruit
Family:  Verbenaceae
Author:  (L.)Greene.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Near the coast in Australia[154].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. Prefers a moderately fertile soil, but succeeds in soils of low fertility[200]. Prefers ample moisture according to one report[157], whilst another says that, once established, it is drought tolerant[200]. When grown in shade the plant makes a lot of vegetative growth but does not flower well[157]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, though it can be grown outdoors as a half-hardy annual in this country[1]. Plants tolerate temperatures down to at least -7°c in Australian gardens[157] though this cannot be translated directly to British gardens due to our cooler summers and longer colder and wetter winters.

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