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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates brief midday direct sun in cool temperate regions
Watering
Keep soil consistently damp; avoid complete drying, as it thrives in boggy or waterlogged growing conditions
Temperature
Hardy to light frost; grows best in cool to temperate temperatures, avoid prolonged heat above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, thread-like basal leaves up to 5 cm long, bright medium green
- Flower: Dense rounded capitula of tiny brown-green florets at stem apices
- Stem: Slender, smooth erect stems forming compact clumps
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain constant soil moisture; top up standing water in containers as needed
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once every 4 weeks. Use low-nitrogen, balanced diluted feed to support healthy foliage and flowering
Composted banana peel tea：Steep fully composted banana peels in water for 24 hours; dilute 1:20 for root drench to promote robust flowering and foliage growthPruning
- Trim back dead foliage and spent flower heads after blooming to maintain tidy clumps
- Thin overcrowded clumps in early spring to improve airflow and reduce competition
- Remove yellowed or damaged leaves as needed to prevent fungal growth in damp conditions
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Groundcover for damp low-lying garden areas; erosion control in wet, sloped soils
