Erect Spiderling, Erect Tar Vine

Boerhaviaerecta

Family
Nyctaginaceae (nyk-taj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Boerhavia (boer-HAH-vee-uh)
Species
erecta (ee-RECK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
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
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Orava,

Phoenix, Arizona

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Gardener's Notes:

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

Erect Spiderling, Erect Tar Vine Boerhavia erecta is Native to Texas and other States.

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2004 | negative

It 'is' drought tolerant, but 'not' suitable for xeriscaping.
When it matures it has sticky glands and stands erect 2-4 ft high, u...Read More

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