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turkey tangle frogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low-growing groundcover with small purple or pink flowers that spreads rapidly across bare ground. Highly drought-tolerant once established and suitable for hot, dry areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation