Boerhavia Species, Hogweed, Red Spiderling, Scarlet Spiderling

Boerhaviacoccinea

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Boerhavia (boer-HAH-vee-uh)
Species
coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kingman, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Orange Park, Florida

Copperas Cove, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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Orange Park, FL | June 2023 | neutral

I just saw this growing in the sidewalk crack at my dad's house. NE FL. Identified using Google Lens. I will keep this plant and use it t...Read More

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Sugar Land, TX | May 2016 | positive

Hey guys, to anyone who has Boerhaavia coccinea in their homes, can you spare some seeds? I'll buy them from you. I'm on south of Houston...Read More

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Silver City, NM | August 2014 | positive

Boerhavia seems to out-compete field bindweed. Boerhavia has been taking over in areas where bindweed was pulled or poisoned in previous...Read More

T
mid central, FL (Zone 9a) | September 2012 | negative

the little seeds are like beggar lice but round and stick to the dog's hair and anything else that it latches on to.
hate it.

T
Kingman, AZ (Zone 8b) | May 2009 | positive

We have the Red Spiderling growing naturally in our backyard and it makes a wonderful ground cover. At first we believed it was a weed ...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Scarlet Spiderling, Red Spiderling Boerhavia coccinea is Native to Texas and other States.

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