PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates coastal wind and dry, exposed conditions
Watering
Water deeply when top 2 cm of soil is dry; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; prefers cool to temperate conditions, avoids prolonged extreme heat
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, linear to lanceolate leaves with fringed margins, gray-green foliage
- Flower: Clusters of tiny white, four-petaled blooms with fringed petal edges
- Stem: Slender, trailing to upright stems forming dense, low mats
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active flowering
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once monthly. Use low-nitrogen fertilizer to promote bloom production
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost calcium levels and improve drainagePruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering through early summer
- Trim back leggy stems after flowering to maintain compact, dense growth
- Remove brown or damaged foliage in early spring to refresh the plant
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental groundcover, rock garden plant, border edging
