Lippia (Phylla) stoechadifolia | Endangered Florida Native Ground Cover & Lawn Alternative
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Phyla stoechadifolia (State Endangered!)
Southern Fogfruit; Southern Matchsticks
Verbenaceae
Also known as Phyla stoechadifolia
Plant Specifics
This is one of the most abundant pollinator species. Check out the list below of all the pollinators that need this plant. The sad news is, it's on the state endangered list. It's not the common frogfruit - it's a taller growing species endemic to the very southern counties in Florida and is threatened by habitat destruction. Easy to grow and is a great lawn alternative! 4" pots, shipped in pot. Local pickup also available!
Possible larval host plant for common buckeye (Junonia coenia), phaon crescent (Phyciodes phaon) and white peacock (Anartia jatrophae) butterflies. Possible nectar plant for barred yellow (Eurema daira), ceraunus blue (Hemiargus ceraunus), field skipper (Atalopedes campestris), gray hairstreak (Strymon melinus), little metalmark (Calephelis virginiensis), Palatka skipper (Euphyes pilatka), queen (Danaus gilippus), swarthy skipper (Nastra lherminier), tropical checkered-skipper (Pyrgus oileus) and other butterflies.
This plant separates those TRULY devoted to pollinators....... by Paradise Found Nursery SupportSize: spreading ft tall by .5 to 1.5 ft ft wide
Life Span: Long-lived perennial
Flower Color: White,purple
Habitats: Wet prairies.
Landscaping
Recommended Uses: Can be used as a groundcover in moist areas.
Light: Full Sun