Bolax Species, Balsam Bog, Cushion Plant

Bolaxgummifera

Family
Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bolax (BOH-laks)
Species
gummifera (gum-MIF-er-uh)
Synonym
Azorella cespitosa
Bolax columnifer
Bolax complicatus
Bolax glebaria
Hydrocotyle gummifera
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | February 2015 | positive

Also called Plastic Plant, it is from the Falkland Islands.

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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | March 2008 | positive

Hardy in zone 3, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Interesting rubbery feel to the foliage; insignificant yellow flowers; evergreen.

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St John's, NL | May 2004 | positive

A slow-growing evergreen ground cover from the Falklands and adjacent tip of South America. Flowers are inconspicuous, tough leaves (don...Read More

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