$3.50
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Height/ habit/ features
A soft, dense groundcover—a perfect lawn substitute for shady gardens
Aspect/ positioning
Part shade to full shade—will grow in sunny situations if water is provided in dry seasons
Soil/ water
Sandy loam, loam, clay loam, poor soil—well draining, moist moderate drainage
Flower
Most of the year
Ecological Value
Prevents soil erosion in damp habitats, provides a cool, moist microclimate. Acts as a living mulch
Tips
Low maintenance, drought tolerant, shade tolerant, weed suppression, hanging baskets, between pavers. Sensitive to frost and not suitable for heavy traffic areas.
Attracts
Provides refuge for small reptiles and frogs
Vegetation Community
Wet sclerophyll forest, dry sclerophyll forest, grasslands and riparian creeks.