Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
Also listed as Lippia nodiflora, Blairia nodiflora
Also known as Roundleaf Frogfruit, Texas Frogfruit, Turkey Tangle
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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.
Why grow it
Turkey tangle frogfruit establishes more quickly than many native groundcovers in low-water landscapes, making it useful for erosion control and fill in xeric zones where slower-growing alternatives might struggle. Its dense, mat-forming habit and tolerance for compacted or poor soils give it practical advantages over fussier groundcover species in disturbed areas. It also accepts partial shade better than many drought-tolerant groundcovers, broadening its range of suitable placements.
Watch out for
In regions with consistent moisture, this plant tends toward aggressive spread and can become difficult to contain within defined garden beds. Its shallow root system means competition from nearby plants can stress it, so space accordingly or mulch competition in early establishment years. Flowering and overall vigor may decline noticeably if drainage is poor or water sits around the root zone.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Verbenaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Turkey Tangle Frogfruit grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Turkey tangle frogfruit establishes more quickly than many native groundcovers in low-water landscapes, making it useful for erosion control and fill in xeric zones where slower-growing alternatives might struggle. Its dense, mat-forming habit and tolerance for compacted or poor soils give it practical advantages over fussier groundcover species in disturbed areas. It also accepts partial shade better than many drought-tolerant groundcovers, broadening its range of suitable placements.
Watch out for
In regions with consistent moisture, this plant tends toward aggressive spread and can become difficult to contain within defined garden beds. Its shallow root system means competition from nearby plants can stress it, so space accordingly or mulch competition in early establishment years. Flowering and overall vigor may decline noticeably if drainage is poor or water sits around the root zone.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Verbenaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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