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

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting