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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates reflected heat and dry, exposed growing conditions
Watering
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; highly drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Tolerates light frost (down to 5°C); thrives in cool to warm temperate temperatures
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of oblong to spatulate leaves; stem leaves are smaller, scaly, and clasping to stems
- Flower: Tiny four-petaled white blooms arranged in terminal racemes
- Stem: Slender, branching ascending stems with small scaly bracts
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Optional diluted feed once every 6 weeks if soil is nutrient-poor. Use a balanced, diluted organic feed only if growth is stunted
Eggshell powder topdress：Sprinkle a thin layer of crushed, dried eggshell powder on soil surface to boost calcium levels and deter slugsPruning
- Deadhead spent flower racemes to encourage prolonged blooming
- Trim back leggy stems in mid-summer to maintain a compact mat form
- Remove yellowing basal leaves to improve airflow and reduce pest risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats; no reported adverse effects
Humans: No known toxicity to humans; young leaves are edible in small quantities
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Low-growing ground cover for rock gardens; young leaves are edible raw in salads
