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Tetragonia implexicoma ‘Bower Spinach’


$4.50

Ground cover, climber or trailer. Perennial. Forms mats to 10cm deep. Growth rate very fast. Use on banks, under trees and shrubs. Best in sand or dry, heavy soils. Full sun to part shade. Moderately frost tolerant. Extremely drought tolerant. Flowers in spring. Good weed suppressant. Edible berries for wildlife. Bush tucker plant – leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Ideal coastal plant. Prune to size as required.

 

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Ground cover, climber or trailer. Perennial. Forms mats to 10cm deep. Growth rate very fast. Use on banks, under trees and shrubs. Best in sand or dry, heavy soils. Full sun to part shade. Moderately frost tolerant. Extremely drought tolerant. Flowers in spring. Good weed suppressant. Edible berries for wildlife.

Bush tucker plant – leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Blanch leaves before using.

Ideal coastal plant. Prune to size as required.

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