Boerhavia Species, Hog Weed, Red Spiderling, Spreading Hogweed, Tarvine, Wineflower

Boerhaviadiffusa

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Boerhavia (boer-HAH-vee-uh)
Species
diffusa (dy-FEW-sa)
Synonym
Boerhavia acutifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | December 2007 | neutral

Sharp-leaf Spiderling, Alena, Anena, Nena (Boerhavia acutifolia) is native to Hawaii occurring on sea cliffs, shores and lower slopes (es...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | neutral

This Florida native is a relative of the Four 0'Clock. It is frequently found throughout the peninsula in dry, sandy soils.

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