Growth Rate:
Medium growth rate
Fall Colour:
Red fall colour
Foliage:
Bright red foliage with green tips
Applications:
Used in edging, groundcovers or in a mass planting
Xeriscape:
Xeriscape
Containers:
Great for planting in containers
$18.00 + GST
A low-growing, mat-forming perennial with a vivid bright red foliage of needle-like leaves with green tips, turning a brilliant red in winter. Flowers are insignificant. Spreads quickly and can be used as a groundcover.
TYPE | Perennial | SUN | Full Sun |
HEIGHT | 0.3 ft | SOIL | Dry |
SPREAD | 1 ft | FLOWER | No Flower |
ZONE | 4 | FRUIT | Edible Foliage, No Fruit |
Medium growth rate
Red fall colour
Bright red foliage with green tips
Used in edging, groundcovers or in a mass planting
Xeriscape
Great for planting in containers
Plant in a full sun location
Requires average dry conditions
Considered to be drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Young plant - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails. Additionally, it was used as an herbal remedy for diphtheria, ringworm, and also scurvy due to the high content of vitamins found in the plant. Finally has been used to treat itchy rashes, ulcers and for the topical treatment of warts, acne, dermatitis and corns.
DISCLAIMER: The information presented here regarding edible/herbal/medicinal uses is for informational purposes only. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional prior to ingesting any plant not sold expressly for its edibility
Pot Size | #1 Pot |
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