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Phyla nodiflora 'Tesla' – Lippia, Frogfruit
$7.95
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Phyla nodiflora 'Tesla' – Lippia, Frogfruit
A standout California native groundcover from the Greenlee Meadow Collection, 'Tesla' is one of the best lawn substitutes available for water-wise gardens. This low, creeping evergreen perennial forms a dense, traffic-tolerant turf studded with cheerful lavender-pink flowers that bloom continuously from spring through fall — a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, sand, and loam, and tough enough to handle drought, deer, and fire. Plant 2' apart for quick, dense coverage.
Key Features:
- Evergreen perennial, California native (Greenlee Meadow Collection)
- Drought, deer, and fire tolerant
- Tolerates clay, sand, and loamy soils
- Takes foot traffic — excellent lawn substitute
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Continuous lavender-pink blooms spring through fall
- Excellent for erosion control and high-traffic areas
Growing Details:
Height: 2" | Spread: Spreading
Exposure: Full sun | Water: Low to moderate
Bloom time: Spring–fall | Bloom color: Lavender-pink
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-11
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