trefle.io · Taken Oct 17, 2022 by Maurizio Guzzinati (cc-by-sa)
Rubiaceae
Squinancywort
Asperula cynanchica
Also known as Squinancy wort, Quinsy wort, Asperula
Native Plants · Wildflower · Chalk Grassland · Rock Garden · Low Growing · Rubiaceae · Perennial · Pollinator · Meadow · Native
Squinancywort is a delicate, low-growing perennial best suited to well-drained, chalky or limestone soils in sunny to partially shaded spots. It requires very little maintenance once established and is highly drought-resilient in suitable soils. An excellent choice for rock gardens or wildflower meadows, it produces small pink flowers that attract pollinators.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water lightly; allow soil to dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7.5–8
- Temperature
- -15°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 4 in – 12 in
- Spread
- 12 in
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Shallow
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle
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