Thyridia repens ‘ Creeping Monkey Flower’ Nursery
$4.00
Spreading herb. Growth rate fast
Any moist to boggy soils including inundation to 300mm deep. Full sun to part shade. Needs constant water but will recover from prolonged dry periods. Purple flowers in Spring and Summer.
Dramatic base vegetation in shallow pools and ponds.
Description
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| Origin |
All temperate Aust states, NZ |
| Form: |
Spreading herb |
| Type: |
Herbaceous perennial (winter dormant) |
| Height (typical): |
up to 0.2m |
| Width (typical): |
as wide as conditions allow. |
| Growth rate: |
Very fast. |
| Uses: |
wetlands, ponds, boggy areas. |
| Soil type: |
Any very moist to boggy soils, including |
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inundated to 300mm deep. |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Moderately frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Needs constant water but will recover from |
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prolonged dry periods. |
| Flowering time: |
Spring and summer |
| Pruning: |
Not required but can be divided. |
| Features: |
Unusual flower colour in Tassie flora. |
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Very dramatic base vegetation in shallow |
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pools & ponds. |
