Creeping-Bluet
Oldenlandiopsis callitrichoides
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bahamas, Cayman Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
Katja Schulz (www.flickr.com) from Washington, D. C., USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Oldenlandiopsis
- Species:
- Oldenlandiopsis callitrichoides
- USDA Symbol:
- OLCA4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to open, sandy habitats; prefers low fertility