Asperula scoparia
Prickly Woodruff
Spreading perennial herb forming a loose mat. Square stems velvety with short straight hairs.
Additional information
- FamilyRubiaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size10 cm x 0.5-1 m
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesRings of 6 narrow prickly leaves, 3-9 mm x 1 mm.
- Flower colourWhite
- Flowering timeSeptember to February
- FlowersSmall tubular flowers in terminal clusters of 3-5, smaller than leaves, male and female on separate plants.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils but can also be found on rocky sites. Dappled, partial or full shade.
- Garden useUnderplant in shady gardens and amongst rocks.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusWidespread within the Shire
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Photographer/s: 1, 2, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Peter Kinchington ©
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