Juniper Leaf
Polypremum procumbens
- Native to:
- Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Palau, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
Bob Peterson (bob in swamp)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Tetrachondraceae
- Genus:
- Polypremum
- Species:
- Polypremum procumbens
- USDA Symbol:
- POPR4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- 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:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in open, sandy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm, moist soil.