Triumfetta procumbens
Triumfetta procumbens
- Native to:
- Aldabra, American Samoa, Caroline Is., Chagos Archipelago, Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Gilbert Is., Howland-Baker Is., Line Is., Marianas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Nansei-shoto, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Phoenix Is., Pitcairn Is., Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., South China Sea, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Lucy Cranwell
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Triumfetta
- Species:
- Triumfetta procumbens
- USDA Symbol:
- TRPR9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny areas