Phuopsis Species, Caucasian Crosswort, Creeping Crosswort, Large-Styled Crosswort

Phuopsis stylosa:

I don't recall where I purchased the seed for this plant. It was seed-propagated and grew quite fast onc...Read Moree planted in ground. Stems root along the ground and form a mat with nice refreshing pink flowers. Flowers have slight fragrance, however, plant becomes quite pungent in warm, humid weather (skunky, if you will).

This is currently growing in a raised bed in part shade among Ruta graveolans, Salvia officinalis, Teucrium chamaedrys, and others. I am suspicious to know if would perform better in a bed with richer soil (so long well drained). Other suitable situations for growing Phuopsis: hanging baskets, pots, rock gardens, or as a lawn substitute.

This plant was noted today (5/11/10) being used as a bedding plant at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It was in use at the edges of the per...Read Moreennial border in partial shade and alongside the Magnolia Plaza staircase in full sun. It was blooming happily in both locations. Should the garden offer plants or seeds, I'll alert this site.

This plant makes an excellent groundcover for sun or shade, dry or moist, is sprawling and quick to fill in an area, but is not invasive.