Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Molluginaceae

Genus:

Trigastrotheca

Species:

Trigastrotheca pentaphylla

USDA Symbol:

MOPE5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies