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Scleranthus biflorus ‘Twinflower knawel’


$4.50

Small tufted fine-leaved perennial to 20 cm. Masses of decorative flower/seed heads in spring/summer.

Feature Codes: BCDEIabcST

Description

Origin Sth Eastern Aust (inc Tas) & NZ
Form: Moss-like cushion
Type: Perennial
Height (typical): 10 -15cm
Width (typical): 0.5m (may be a little bigger)
Growth rate: Moderate
Uses: Borders, ferneries, pots, rockeries, ponds.
Soil type: Most soil types from moist to quite dry.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Not drought tolerant but will recover from
wilting & parching.
Flowering time: Flowers insignificant.
Pruning: Not required
Features: Very good weed suppressant.
Great between rocks in rockeries.
Adds an alpine feel to gardens.
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