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PARONYCHIA KAPELA WHITLOWWORT

Paronychia kapela

Whitlowwort DROUGHT-WISE
Tough evergreen creeper that becomes carpeted with white paper-like bracts in late spring which gives the appearance of a light dusting of snow. Plant between cracks and crevices where drier conditions prevail. Perfect as a lawn replacement, and lovely planted over bulbs for a unique spring color combination This plant needs excellent drainage to be content. Drought tolerant.

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Part Sun		Sun	Foot Traffic:
	TO

Bloom Time :	Mid Spring
Flower color :	White
Foliage :	Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color :	Light Green
Growth Rate :	Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit :	Spreading
Irrigation :	Hand Water
Plant Height :	1/8" - 1/4" (Tight to ground with small/no flower )
Planting Area Environment :	Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition)
Seacrh Sun Exposure :	Part Sun,Sun
Search Foot Traffic :	Heavy
Soil :	Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread :	Continuous
Zone:	7,8,9,10
This Plant Is Hardy Above:	0

Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Pool Area	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Humid Area	No
Kid Traffic	Yes
Scented	Yes
Dog Traffic	Yes
Butterfly Friendly	Yes
Attracts Bees	No
Fire Resistant	No
Erosion Control	No
Attract Hummingbirds	No
Attract Butterflies	Yes
Attract Bees	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Rabbit Resistant	Yes

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Tips from Fran

Paronychia kapela is a little known plant that will charm your socks off. It is so cool when it is bloom as the little flowers look like tiny snowflakes. Loves a rocky area or a regular garden setting—doesn’t matter. It will just grow and grow.

-Fran Hopkins,
aka ‘The STEPABLES Lady’


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