Also known as Texas Frogfruit, Turkey Tangle, Fogfruit.
Frogfruit makes a fantastic ground cover and stays evergreen in warmer years or in areas protected from frost. It spreads assertively in both fun sun and part shade. This charming plant looks lovely as it cascades over boulders or the edges of hanging baskets, and it’s quite resilient and able to handle both drought and flooding.
An important host plant to the Phaon Crescent, White Peacock and Common Buckeye butterflies and a nectar source for many pollinators including hummingbirds. Belongs to the verbena family (Verbenaceae).
Though very drought tolerant, watering during dry seasons keeps it more vibrant. Handles foot traffic and mowing. However, it’s best mow while the plant is not in bloom.
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Height: 3″ -6″ Spread: 1′-2′ Bloom: May-October Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade Water: Low-Medium Zone: 7-10 Origin: Texas, southern half of North America
