Frogfruit

Frogfruit

Phyla nodiflora

Family- Verbena

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, Cross Timbers, East Central Texas Plains

Edward’s Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Nectar Insects

Larval Host Plant- Phaon Crescentspot, Buckeye, White Peacock Butterflies

Bloom Time- April-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial

Height- .25’-.5’

Width- 1’-2’

Native Habitat- Very flexible- Grassland, Woodland, Wetland, Riparian

Additional Information- Frogfruit is another well adapted native that handles both drought and flooding. It’s a great ground cover that services many different pollinators. Small little white flowers bloom throughout the seasons.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)