Mexican Clover, Tropical Mexican Clover

Richardiabrasiliensis

Genus
Richardia (rich-AR-dee-uh)
Species
brasiliensis (bra-sill-ee-EN-sis)
Synonym
Richardia adscendens
Richardia emetica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Daytona Beach, Florida

Deland, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Palm Harbor, Florida

Port Saint Joe, Florida

Punta Gorda, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Ray City, Georgia

Summerville, South Carolina

Leming, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
2
negatives
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Port Saint Joe, FL | March 2017 | positive

This plant is growing in coastal Port St Joe, Florida. I love watching the migrating butterflies enjoy it's nectar. It seems to be a favo...Read More

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Sebring, FL (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | negative

This is a major weed in my garden as well. In addition to its prolific seeding, it produces a deep taproot, and will resprout from broke...Read More

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(Zone 11) | March 2005 | negative

Weed in tropical areas. I have to pick up new seedlings that pop out on my garden every day, but it is useless as there are thousands of ...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2004 | positive

This is a low ground-cover type plant, that grows naturally on my property south of San Antonio, TX. It has a very nice bright green col...Read More

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