Scleranthus Species, Canberra Grass, Mossy Scabweed, Two Flowered Knawel

Scleranthusbiflorus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scleranthus (skle-RAN-thus)
Species
biflorus (by-FLOR-us)
Synonym
Scleranthus fasciculatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Berkeley, California

Brentwood, California

Burlingame, California

Felton, California

Hayward, California

Los Angeles, California

Montecito, California

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2011 | positive

i'm able to grow irish moss in complete shade kept completely moist, but i planted this scleranthus in full sun and only water it a coupl...Read More

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K
San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2005 | positive

Sometimes called AUSTRALIAN ASTROTURF, it really does feel like astroturf. It forms a dense mat and can spread 3 feet. Needs real good drainage.

P
(Zone 8b) | January 2005 | positive

A most beautiful moss that forms a lumped clump. Barely noticed white flowers appear throughout summer. Loves to spread over rocks. Perfe...Read More

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