Soleirolia soleirolli |
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Baby Tears, Angel's Tears |
Description
This groundcover has small, dark green or light green evergreen leaves, spreading rapidly. In warm areas, it can become invasive. During the summer, tiny creamy white star-shaped flowers appear on the mossy look foliage. This is a great plant for containers, terrariums, between stepping stones. and hanging baskets. It can grow in part sun to deep shade but need high watering.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Bulb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Tropical, Water Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.