Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Urticaceae

Genus:

Elatostema

Species:

Elatostema calcareum

USDA Symbol:

ELCA27

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained limestone-rich soil

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded limestone outcrops