burstwort
Also known as: herniary; rupturewort; smooth rupturewort; Turk's herb
Mat-forming, trailing perennial plant to 7.5cm tall, producing a dense, evergreen, ground cover of tiny, vibrant green leaves turning bronze in winter, and little clusters of tiny green flowers, from late spring to early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- burstwort (Herniaria glabra)
- Genus
- Herniaria
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen · Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming · Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of burstwort
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of burstwort
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burstwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove damaged foliage in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed indoors in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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